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Alonzo Clayton

Alonzo " Lonnie" Clayton was born in Mississippi on January 4, 1876. Lonnie, an astute and hard worker, helped to support his family by working part time at a hotel at the age of 9 while still attending school! Lonnie began riding horses at age 11 and won his first Kentucky Derby at age 15 in 1892. Between 1894-1895, he won a staggering 144 races!

By today’s standards, Lonnie was a multi-millionaire by the age of 20 years old.

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Old Hillside Rye

Apple Cider

Lemon Juice

Angostura Bitters

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The Alonzo Clayton, known to many as "Lonnie,' named after the Black jockey who become the youngest ever to win the Kentucky Derby.

Build this cocktail in a shaker tin without ice. Add together:

  • 1.5 ounces Old Hillside Rye
  • 1.5 ounces Apple Cider
  • 0.5 ounces Lemon Juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Add ice and shake for 30 seconds. Pour liquid into rocks glass. Garnish with apple slices and grated nutmeg.

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Old Hillside Rye

Apple Cider

Lemon Juice

Angostura Bitters

recipe

The Alonzo Clayton, known to many as "Lonnie,' named after the Black jockey who become the youngest ever to win the Kentucky Derby.

Build this cocktail in a shaker tin without ice. Add together:

  • 1.5 ounces Old Hillside Rye
  • 1.5 ounces Apple Cider
  • 0.5 ounces Lemon Juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Add ice and shake for 30 seconds. Pour liquid into rocks glass. Garnish with apple slices and grated nutmeg.

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Alonzo Clayton

Alonzo " Lonnie" Clayton was born in Mississippi on January 4, 1876. Lonnie, an astute and hard worker, helped to support his family by working part time at a hotel at the age of 9 while still attending school! Lonnie began riding horses at age 11 and won his first Kentucky Derby at age 15 in 1892. Between 1894-1895, he won a staggering 144 races!

By today’s standards, Lonnie was a multi-millionaire by the age of 20 years old.

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