The time has come for horses, bourbon and completely ridiculous looking hats – that’s right, The Kentucky Derby is just a few weeks away! Whether you’re rooting for the number one horse, Orb, or number 52, Little Jerry, there’s one thing that everyone can agree on…Derby Day Cocktails from Sparkling ICE and VOGA Italia Wine!
Sparkling ICE is a ZERO calorie beverage which combines naturally flavored sparkling mountain spring water, fruit juices, vitamins and antioxidants. If you’re looking for a low-calorie twist on the classic Mint Julep, Sparkling ICE offers a Mint Julep Jolt, which has a bit of a sour kick to it and is sure to get you off your feet and cheering for your favorite horse!
Giddy Up Cocktail Recipe
3-4 fresh figs, sliced (or 1 cup dried figs)
1-2 fresh gala apples, sliced
1 cup of cherries
2-3 oranges, sliced (not peeled)
1 lemon, sliced
2 bottles VOGA Italia Merlot
3 cups sparkling apple cider
1 cup orange juice ½ cup brandy
½ cup dark spiced rum
4 cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves
Directions: Slice apples and insert whole cloves directly into the fruit. Combine all fruit slices in a glass pitcher and slowly pour in brandy and wine. Cover and chill from 2-24 hours (the longer, the better!) Before serving, add sparkling cider and orange juice. Stir gently and serve over ice. Makes about 15 servings.
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Disclaimer: Photo and recipe was provided to us by Sparkling ICE and Voga Italia. You must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
I love the concept of figs – I never would have thought of that! This sounds like a good autumn idea, esp for a special get together.
This is an alcoholic drink that I would consider having. I rarely drink, I won’t even have champagne on New Year’s Eve.
Summertime Ice Tea for adults is what it looks like. How fun! Love the name and the idea. That’s an interesting wine bottle, too. The use of apples and cherries with the dark rum would give it a very balanced deep flavor.
That looks refreshing. I like the use of figs!
What a combination. I can see why it is called “giddy up”- you will get very giddy and be be ready to giddy up and go anywhere! Ha Ha!
This would be for special occasions when you know you can relax aftger drinking this lovely potent combination.
Oh wow – the cherries and apples alone make me want to make this.
Well, that’s one way to get your daily fruit helpings. Never used figs in a drink before.