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Ideas for a Kentucky Derby party?
Posted on 4/30/13 at 8:03 am
Posted on 4/30/13 at 8:03 am
The wife and I are hosting a Kentucky Derby party on Saturday and I am looking for a few suggestions. I will be making mint juleps in silver cups as well as Pimm's cups for people who want something lighter.
Since it is in the afternoon, we don't want to serve a meal, but we would like some light food/snacks for the guests. I also plan to buy a box of cigars for the gentlemen.
Any other suggestions?
Since it is in the afternoon, we don't want to serve a meal, but we would like some light food/snacks for the guests. I also plan to buy a box of cigars for the gentlemen.
Any other suggestions?
Posted on 4/30/13 at 8:05 am to FredSecunda
Cinco is the next day, maybe go a Mexican side theme with nachos or fajitas, or try and find some horse meat
Posted on 4/30/13 at 8:12 am to FredSecunda
To make things a little more special, try to see about making your own simple syrup for the juleps and having nice fresh mint. If you can get your hands on that small pellet like ice, it works best.
The note above about possibly combining some Mexican might be a good idea depending on your crew.
Cheese and crackers, etc are a must. Maybe one of those nice brie set ups.
You can also do one of two betting things to keep it fun.
1. Anyone who wants to bet can put up $5 and their name gets put in a hat. After getting the required number of entries, draw names out of hat for horses. Winning horse takes pot.
Can make chart with horses in each block and let people put up $5 and put their name on the block with the horse they pick. Winner(or winners) take pot.
The note above about possibly combining some Mexican might be a good idea depending on your crew.
Cheese and crackers, etc are a must. Maybe one of those nice brie set ups.
You can also do one of two betting things to keep it fun.
1. Anyone who wants to bet can put up $5 and their name gets put in a hat. After getting the required number of entries, draw names out of hat for horses. Winning horse takes pot.
Can make chart with horses in each block and let people put up $5 and put their name on the block with the horse they pick. Winner(or winners) take pot.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 8:35 am to FredSecunda
finger sandwich sized hot browns
Posted on 4/30/13 at 8:43 am to FredSecunda
I honestly don't remember much of what I ate last year when I went to the derby. The only thing that comes to mind is a lobster roll they had at concessions but probably isn't related to the area.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 8:44 am to FredSecunda
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The wife and I are hosting a Kentucky Derby party
wife and i host a derby party every year; one of my favorites of the annual parties we do.
we've made bourbon balls a few times, as well as a bourbon pecan pie that was a big hit. this year, i think we are attempting these: bourbon chocolate chip cookies.
we, of course, do mint juleps--have a bed of mint growing in the backyard, and we make our own mint infused simple syrup.
as someone else noted, you can do a cinco de mayo food theme--we've done that several times given the close proximity of events. this year, i think i'm throwing a pork shoulder in the slow cooker...i'll dump a bunch of corn tortillas and condiments on the counter. people can serve themselves at their leisure, and i can easily freeze the leftovers (because, as you point out, the afternoon event may not generate strong appetites).
if you are looking for something to generate interest for the actual race, we always put all the horse names in a bucket. right before the race, we have everyone draw a name. we usually have prize baskets for the first and second place finishers...this year, i ordered some stuff from Makers Mark to stuff in the prize bags.
This post was edited on 4/30/13 at 10:55 am
Posted on 4/30/13 at 9:03 am to FredSecunda
Beer cheese spread with soft pretzels.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 2:40 pm to FredSecunda
Hot browns!
I usually make minis
I usually make minis
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