Just because you are celebrating the Kentucky Derby at Home this year doesn’t mean you won’t be able to celebrate in style and enjoy some delicious food. For the first time, during the 2021 Derby, Churchill Down’s has released a “Derby At-Home” menu of racetrack favorites accompanied by a series of virtual cooking classes, making it easier than ever to partake in authentic derby traditions at home.
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Derby At-Home Menu
This year’s Derby At-Home menu was created by Churchill Down’s Executive Chef, David Danielson. It is designed to inspire long-time Derby fans and newcomers to create their own spread in honor of Derby Day. The menu features a range of easy but authentic recipes that are inspired by those actually served at Churchill Downs on race day.
Virtual Cooking Classes
Along with the menu and recipes, the accompanying virtual cooking class series gives fans a look inside the kitchen of Chef Danielson, and amazing video guides for some of the food included on the menu, such as the Chicken Nuggets with Kentuckyaki Glaze and Pulled Pork Sliders with Peach & Vidalia Onion Chutney.
Bourbon Mixology Classes
As if that wasn’t enough, Bourbon Ambassador Tim Knittel will also offer fans an amazing mixology class where you can learn to make classic Derby cocktails like the Mint Julep and the Woodford Reserve Spire.
Each dish on the menu includes suggested pairings of wines and cocktails to round out the menu.
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The Full Menu for Kentucky Derby At-Home
The Kentucky Derby 147 At-Home Menu
Black-Eyed Pea & Corn Salsa with Chips, Pork Rinds
Wine pairing: 2019 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay
Cocktail pairing: Old Forester Stone Fence
Jar-Cuterie
Wine pairing: 2018 La Crema Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Cocktail pairings: Woodford Reserve Spire or Finlandia Oaks Lily
Deviled Eggs & Country Ham
Wine pairing: 2019 La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey County
Cocktail pairing: Old Forester Lady Trudy
Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Wine pairing: 2019 La Crema Rosé, Monterey County
Cocktail pairings: Old Forester Mint Julep or Finlandia Fin & Tonic
Shrimp Succotash Salad
Wine pairing: 2020 La Crema Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Cocktail pairings: Old Forester Mint Julep Lemonade or Finlandia Finnish Line
Grit Fritters with Pimento Cheese & Green Goddess Dipping Sauce
Wine pairing: 2019 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail pairing: Old Forester Horse’s Neck
Chicken Nuggets with Kentuckyaki™ Glaze
Wine pairing: G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Brut
Cocktail pairing: Old Forester Pineapple Cocktail
Pulled Pork Sliders with Peach & Vidalia Onion Chutney
Wine pairing: 2018 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Cocktail pairing: Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned
Kentucky Burgoo
Wine pairing: 2018 La Crema Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Cocktail Pairing: Woodford Reserve Manhattan
Ice Cream Sundae with Woodford Reserve Bourbon Caramel
Wine pairing: Kendall-Jackson, Grand Reserve Piner Hills Estate Dessert Wine
Cocktail Pairing: Woodford Reserve Bourbon Raspberry Sour
