Horse racing and cocktails have always gone hand in hand.

The mint julep, for example, is synonymous with the sport’s most famous race — the Kentucky Derby.

While that concoction is common knowledge, you might not know that racing’s World Championships, the Breeders’ Cup, has not one but two signature cocktails: the Torrie Cup and Garland (recipes below) !

Coming up with cocktails — one bourbon-based and the other vodka — that matched the vibe of the most-anticipated racing event on the fall calendar was an exercise that the Breeders’ Cup folks didn’t take lightly.

Launched in 2019 in partnership with 21 Club, the Torrie Cup and Garland both were crafted with eyes (and taste-buds) on the Breeders’ Cup.

So for those millions of fans that won’t get to Santa Anita to watch the races and sample the cocktails in person, here is your recipe guide:

Torrie Cup

1 1/2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon

3/4 part Sweet Vermouth

1 ½ parts Orange Juice

2 parts Lemonade (Simply or Tropicana)

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker; add ice, shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice in a fancy wine glass or goblet. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Garland

1 part Tito’s Handmade Vodka

1 part Triple Sec

1 part Honey-Green Tea (Honest or Pure Leaf)

1/2 part Fresh Lemon Juice

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker; add ice, shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice in a highball glass. Garnish with edible purple flowers.

Salud !