Southern Lily Twist

The Oaks Lily cocktail, renowned for its connection to the Kentucky Derby, is a vibrant and refreshing drink with a distinctive pink hue. This boozy concoction pays homage to the garland of stargazer lilies placed on the winning filly and signifies the event's support for breast cancer awareness. Sipping on a Southern Lily Twist is a symbol of Southern hospitality at its finest, embodying the spirit of the Derby with its lively and charitable nature.

Southern Lily Twist

A vibrant and refreshing cocktail with a distinctive pink hue, the Southern Lily Twist is a symbolic drink synonymous with Southern hospitality and the Kentucky Derby.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
  • 1/2 oz. Orange liqueur
  • 3 oz. Cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz. Freshly squeezed Lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz. Simple syrup
  • 2 Blackberries and 1 Lemon wheel for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Shake the ingredients well until thoroughly combined and chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with blackberries and a lemon wheel.
  6. Express the oil from the grapefruit twist over the cocktail.