Game Day Drinks And The Stories Behind Them
Sports traditions you can sip on
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Ever wondered what the US Open’s $23 Honey Deuce has to do with prize money or what the “bowling ball shot” says about Bills fans? This week, Amy and Scott explore the sips, traditions, and viral moments that make game day drinks legendary.
In this episode:
🍸 The viral Honey Deuce that boosted US Open prize money
🎾 Wimbledon’s classic Pimm’s Cup and champagne pops
🐎 The Kentucky Derby’s mint julep (and the mess behind the hats)
⛳ The Masters’ Azalea cocktail and its famously cheap prices
🏈 Tailgate shots, Jello shots, and the ultimate BYOB event
Whether you prefer a cocktail, mocktail, or love a good story, this episode gives you something fun to say next time sports come up.
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Saturday will be all about cocktails, fashion and you named your racehorse what?
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Come for the fashion, stay for the horse racing (it’s only two minutes). After all that 2020 has thrown at us, everyone needs an excuse to dress up, don a hat and have a cocktail, even if it’s at home.
Transcript
1. The 146th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place at the Churchill Downs Racetrack on Saturday September 5 at 6:50 EST. The race is often referred to as the “most exciting two minutes in sports” because that’s how long it takes for the horses to run the 1¼ mile track. The winner after those quick two minutes, receives a garland of over 400 red roses, a tradition since 1932. TIME YOUR BATHROOM TRIP RIGHT OR YOU’LL MISS THE WHOLE RACE
2. Like so many sports, for the first time ever the Derby will be run without fans. Louisville, where the Derby takes place, is bracing for an estimated loss of $400 million in tourism dollars. HITTING THEM WHERE IT HURTS
3. Ever wonder how they name the racehorses? There are a whole slew of rules set forth by the Jockey Club to abide by when naming a horse. Of course, nothing racy is approved but names like Hoochiecoochiemama, Bodacious Tatas and Hardawn (say it aloud) have slipped past the reviewers. WE’D PAY TO HEAR ANNOUNCERS READ THOSE NAMES ON TV
4. We’d be remiss if we didn’t discuss the hats. The long-standing tradition started with a goal to have high-class spectators attend the race. The Derby hat as we know it, didn’t come around until the 1960s when fashion norms loosened up and big, bright and festive were socially acceptable. We highly suggest you try this tradition at home. THE BEST CELEBRITY DERBY HATS
5. Don't think we'd leave you hanging without a go to cocktail for your party. The mint julep is the traditional drink of the Derby. Over 120,000 mint juleps are served during a fan-attended Derby weekend at Churchill Downs. But don’t worry the traditional drink is easy to make at home. HERE’S HOW
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Pony Up - 5 Things You Need To Know About The Kentucky Derby
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[Transcript]
1. The Derby is often referred to as the “most exciting two minutes in sports” because that’s how long it takes for the horses to run the 1¼ mile track. TIME YOUR BATHROOM TRIP RIGHT OR YOU’LL MISS THE WHOLE RACE
2. The favorite horse heading into Saturday’s race, Omaha Beach, was scratched this week before most people could even place their bets. Ever wonder how owners come up with these interesting names? There are a whole slew of rules set forth by the Jockey Club to abide by when naming a horse. Of course, nothing racy is approved but names like Hoochiecoochiemama, Bodacious Tatas and Hardawn (say it aloud) have slipped past the reviewers. WE’D PAY TO HEAR ANNOUNCERS READ THOSE NAMES ON TV
3. The horses are all three-year-old males. You’ll never see a horse win the Derby twice because they’re only allowed to race when they’re three and that’s it. The horses (and their jockey) are competing for the largest-ever guaranteed purse of $3 million, an increase of $1 million from last year. PEAKING EARLY IN LIFE
4. Ever wonder how these high-priced horses get from one race to another? Air Horse One. No, really. They fly on a Boeing 727 cargo plane nicknamed “Air Horse One.” It’s equipped with stalls built around the horse and even inflight snacks. AND YOU THOUGHT BUSINESS CLASS WAS EXPENSIVE
5. We’d be remiss if we didn’t discuss the hats. The long-standing tradition started with a goal to have high-class spectators attend the race. The Derby hat as we know it, didn’t come around until the 1960s when fashion norms loosened up and big, bright and festive were socially acceptable. THE BEST CELEBRITY DERBY HATS
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4th live from Churchill Downs at 6:50 EST.