Kentucky Derby 2019: Cocktail Recipes, Live Stream To Watch Online, Scratches

The first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing kicks off on Saturday with the 2019 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and we’ve got everything you need to know in order to enjoy the big day!

What date and time is the race, and is there a live stream to watch it online?

Live coverage of the 145th Kentucky Derby starts on Saturday (May 4) on NBC at 2:30 p.m. EDT, but the actual post time isn’t until 6:50 p.m. EDT. Fans can also watch a live stream of the race on the NBC Sports app and online on NBCSports.com.

Which Kentucky Derby 2019 horses are scratched?

There are two scratches this year. Omaha Beach was scratched from the race on Wednesday, and Haikal was scratched from the race on Friday.

What tasty Kentucky Derby cocktail recipes can people make for watch parties?

Whether you’re watching the race alone or throwing a major watch party, you’re going to want some themed drinks to sip on during the pre-event coverage, the actual competition and the post-race commentary.

Whip up these delicious cocktails, and let the Kentucky Derby celebration really begin.

SVEDKA Raspberry Julep

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Svedka Raspberry
• 1/2 part simple syrup
• Splash club soda
• 9 mint leaves

A mint julep is a classic Kentucky Derby drink, but there’s more than one way to make it. Kick it up a notch with this raspberry-flavored edition. Lightly muddle the mint in a rocks glass, add SVEDKA Raspberry and simple syrup, and then finish with finely-crushed ice. Add a mint leaf or raspberries for garnish if you’re feeling extra fancy.

Ruffino Citrus Reviver

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Ruffino Prosecco
• 3 clementine wedges + more for garnish
• 6-7 mint leaves + more for garnish
• 1 part white rum
• ¾ parts lemon juice
• ¾ parts simple syrup

If you’re not feeling vodka or raspberries today, you can still enjoy a refreshing minty, alcoholic drink with this Ruffino recipe. Muddle the clementine and mint together before adding in the rest of the ingredients, except for the Ruffino Prosecco. Shake and double strain the concoction into a highball glass with ice, and top it with the prosecco. Garnish with fresh mint and clementine wedges.