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Kentucky Derby drinks April 28: Bethenny Frankel, author of “Naturally Thin” and star of Bravo's “Real Housewives of New York City,” shows you how to make some great drinks to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. Today show |
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updated 11:35 a.m. ET April 28, 2009
If you’re planning to celebrate the 135th Kentucky Derby this Saturday, you’ll need to have some refreshments to serve. Bethenny Frankel, author of “Naturally Thin” and star of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York City,” offers drink recipes that are big on taste but low in calories.
Belmont over ice
Bethenny Frankel, author of 'Naturally Thin'
INGREDIENTS
• 4 tablespoons vodka
• 3 tablespoons club soda
• 1 tablespoon peach schnapps
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
DIRECTIONS
Serve on the rocks. Garnish with an orange slice.
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Black-eyed Susan
Bethenny Frankel, author of 'Naturally Thin'
INGREDIENTS
• 3 tablespoons clear rum
• 3 tablespoons club soda
• 1 tablespoon citrus liquor
• 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
DIRECTIONS
Serve ingredients on the rocks. Garnish with a lemon.
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Gin julep
Bethenny Frankel, author of 'Naturally Thin'
INGREDIENTS
• 4 tablespoons gin
• 4 tablespoons club soda
• 8 mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons honey (put in microwave/heat for 10 seconds)
• 1/2 cup crushed ice (use blender)
DIRECTIONS
Serve over crushed ice (use blender).
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Skinnygirl margarita
Bethenny Frankel, author of 'Naturally Thin'
INGREDIENTS
• 2 oz. of clear premium tequila (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need to measure)
• Tiny splash of orange liquor
• Juice of 4 fresh lime wedges
• Splash of Grand Marnier or BOLS Triple Sec
DIRECTIONS
Serve on the rocks.
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American 'virgin'
Bethenny Frankel, author of 'Naturally Thin'
INGREDIENTS
• 2 oz. peach juice
• 2 oz. club soda
• Splash of orange juice
• Splash of lemonade
DIRECTIONS
Garnish with lemon (to make this a cocktail, just substitute peach vodka for peach juice). Serve on the rocks.
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