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Crown Royal participates in Derby Weekend by sponsoring the Crown Royal American Turf Stakes since 1995. The race, a 1�-mile race for three-year-old horses, runs just prior to the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.
Crown Royal created these race-inspired drinks, the Crown of Roses and the Royal Stretch, to celebrate the spirit of the sport. The Crown of Roses� deep color is inspired by the garland of roses presented in victory circleto the winner of the Kentucky Derby.
The winning combination of Crown Royal, amaretto, pineapple and cranberry juices allows the Crown of Roses to marry notes of cinnamon with refreshing fruit sweetness, which is rounded out by the classic taste of Crown Royal whisky.
The Crown of Roses
Ingredients:
1 oz Crown Royal
½ oz amaretto
1 oz pineapple juice
½ oz cranberry juice
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish with a maraschino cherry
Instructions:
Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds full of ice and add all of the ingredients. Shake for approximately 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and add garnish.
The Royal Stretch is a refreshing drink alternative for race day. The blend of Crown Royal paired with brisk sparkling water and a hint of cherry juice is easy to make and satisfying.
Royal Stretch
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Crown Royal
3 oz sparkling water or club soda
Splash of cherry juice or grenadine
Instructions:
Serve over ice in a collins glass with mint leaf garnish.
