Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with 5 fresh, floral, and wellness-inspired cocktail recipes featuring Origen Holistic Spirits Vodka and Harmony Gin. Perfect for mindful sipping all spring!
Raise a Toast to the Run for the Roses - with a Holistic Twist 🌹🍹
The Kentucky Derby isn't just about mint juleps and big hats—it’s also the perfect excuse to craft elegant cocktails that balance bold flavor with botanical beauty. Whether you're hosting a garden party or enjoying a solo sip in the sunshine, these five Derby-inspired drinks showcase how Origen Holistic Spirits Vodka and Harmony Holistic Gin elevate the cocktail game with premium ingredients and a wellness-forward philosophy.
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🌹 Rose Garland Julep
A floral twist on the traditional Mint Julep. Inspired by the Derby’s “Garland of Roses,” this julep reimagines the Southern classic with floral finesse and the clean finish of Origen Holistic Spirits Vodka, infused with botanicals like elderberry and green tea.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Origen Holistic Spirits Vodka
- 0.5 oz rose syrup
- 8-10 mint leaves
- Crushed ice
- Garnish: Mint sprig & edible rose petals
Directions:
Muddle mint and rose syrup in a julep cup. Fill with crushed ice, add vodka, and stir gently. Garnish with a mint sprig and rose petals.
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🍋 Lucky Lilac Lemonade
A refreshing, citrusy Derby delight. Bright, botanical, and beautifully simple, this cocktail captures the energy of spring. Harmony Gin’s rose-colored hue and floral-forward profile make it the star of this sunny sipper.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Harmony Holistic Gin
- 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
- 2 oz fresh lemonade
- Splash of club soda
- Garnish: Lemon wedge & lavender sprig
Directions:
Shake gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemonade with ice. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice, top with club soda, and garnish.
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🌿 Origen Oaks Smash
A bourbon smash reimagined with Origen Vodka for a lighter take. A nod to the Derby’s “Run for the Oaks,” this smash is juicy, herbaceous, and made mindful with Origen Vodka’s no-additive, gluten-free profile.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Origen Vodka
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup
- 3 fresh blackberries
- 5 mint leaves
- Garnish: Mint sprig, lime wedge & blackberry skewer
Directions:
Muddle blackberries, mint, lime juice, and honey syrup in a shaker. Add vodka and ice, shake well, and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish.
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✨ Gilded Lily Spritz
A bubbly, golden-hued cocktail perfect for toasting. Bright and celebratory, the Gilded Lily brings together tropical and bittersweet notes in a golden spritz worthy of your best Derby hat moment.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Origen Holistic Spirits Vodka
- 0.5 oz Aperol
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz sparkling wine
- Garnish: Pineapple slice & cherry
Directions:
Shake vodka, Aperol, and pineapple juice with ice. Strain into a flute or coupe, top with sparkling wine, and garnish.
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💐 Southern Belle Fizz
A light, botanical sipper with a floral touch. Light and effervescent with a delicate floral finish, this cocktail is a graceful way to toast spring—and Harmony Gin’s botanical blend complements it beautifully.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Harmony Gin
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.75 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- Garnish: Lemon wheels & mint
Directions:
Shake Harmony Gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a few lemon wheels and mint.
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Mindful Sipping, Made for Celebration 🌿
These cocktails aren’t just Derby-ready—they reflect Holistic Spirits Co.’s vision of modern mixology: premium, purposeful, and pleasing to the palate. Whether you lean toward vodka or gin, you’ll find something in this list to suit your style and elevate your spring entertaining.
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