The Kentucky Oaks Lily Drink is a fun and flavorfulcocktail.

This blushing pink drink calls for a healthy pour of vodka, too.

Why not a classicmint julepfor theKentucky Derby, you may ask?

Southern Living Kentucky Derby Oaks Lily cocktail

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Fun fact: It’s a competition for the three-year-old thoroughbred fillies (female horses).

That’s a cause we’ll gladly raise our class to.

1oz.lime juice(2 Tbsp.)

Southern Living Kentucky Derby Oaks Lily cocktail ingredients

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1/5oz.Triple Sec(about 1 1/4 tsp.)

Add vodka, Triple Sec, and lime juice.

Shake cocktail:

Cover shaker with lid; shake vigorously until chilled.

Southern Living Kentucky Derby Oaks Lily cocktail adding the cranberry juice to the shaker

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Strain drink into a glass of crushed ice.

Southern Living Kentucky Derby Oaks Lily cocktail adding the juice and vodka to the shaker

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Southern Living Kentucky Derby Oaks Lily cocktail pouring into glass to serve

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Southern Living Kentucky Derby Oaks Lily cocktail in a glass with ice

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