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Oliver Lewis


Oliver Lewis was born enslaved in 1856 in Woodford County, KY. Oliver won the inaugural Kentucky Derby on May 17, 1875. He set the record for the 1.5-mile race in 2 minutes and 37.75 seconds. Lewis won by two lengths in front of an estimated crowd of 10,000 spectators and in a field of 15 three-year-old horses.

Oliver, a lightweight jockey, from May to July 1875 was mounted on four Thoroughbreds of the McGrathiana Stable. He placed top two in 8 of his 9 starts that year.

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Old Hillside Rye

Dry Vermouth

Grenadine Syrup

Lemon Juice

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The Oliver Lewis, named after the Black jockey who, at the 1st Kentucky Derby in 1875, won the inaugural event riding atop Aristides.

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

  • 1.5 ounces Old Hillside Rye
  • 1 ounce Dry Vermouth
  • 0.75 ounces Grenadine Syrup
  • 0.75 Lemon Juice

Add ice and shake for 30 seconds. Pour liquid into martini or coupe glass garnish with lemon twist.

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Drink and Jockey

Oliver Lewis

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Old Hillside Rye

Dry Vermouth

Grenadine Syrup

Lemon Juice

recipe

The Oliver Lewis, named after the Black jockey who, at the 1st Kentucky Derby in 1875, won the inaugural event riding atop Aristides.

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

  • 1.5 ounces Old Hillside Rye
  • 1 ounce Dry Vermouth
  • 0.75 ounces Grenadine Syrup
  • 0.75 Lemon Juice

Add ice and shake for 30 seconds. Pour liquid into martini or coupe glass garnish with lemon twist.

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Oliver Lewis


Oliver Lewis was born enslaved in 1856 in Woodford County, KY. Oliver won the inaugural Kentucky Derby on May 17, 1875. He set the record for the 1.5-mile race in 2 minutes and 37.75 seconds. Lewis won by two lengths in front of an estimated crowd of 10,000 spectators and in a field of 15 three-year-old horses.

Oliver, a lightweight jockey, from May to July 1875 was mounted on four Thoroughbreds of the McGrathiana Stable. He placed top two in 8 of his 9 starts that year.

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