Craft Cocktails & Bourbon — The Derby Tavern
The Derby Tavern’s cocktail menu features handcrafted drinks made with premium spirits and house-made syrups. From signature bourbon Old Fashioneds and Blackberry Brambles to seasonal martinis and dessert cocktails — every drink is built to complement the Derby experience. Come for the food. Stay for the cocktails.
Derby Seasonal Cocktails
The Kentucky Derby isn’t just part of our name — it’s our tradition. Every spring, we bring Derby Day to Hudsonville with mint juleps, Derby-inspired cocktails, and a party you won’t forget. Watch for our annual Kentucky Derby event and ask your server about the seasonal Derby menu.
Derby’s Old Fashioned
Nothing beats this classic. Woodford Reserve, Angostura bitters, muddled orange, and a DT cherry
$14
Whirlaway Manhattan
Always a winner. Benchmark Bourbon, Carpano Antiqua sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, stirred, strained and served up, garnished with a DT cherry
$12
$14
Blackberry Old Fashioned
Anyone’s favorite! 1792 Small Batch Bourbon, DT blackberry simple syrup, Black Walnut bitters, garnished with blackberries
$12
Crowned Peach
In true royal fashion ~ Crown Royal Peach, DT vanilla simple
syrup, orange bitters, garnished with an orange
$10
Secretariat
A true winner. Tito’s Handmade Vodka or Tanqueray Gin, grapefruit juice, DT rosemary simple syrup, garnished with a fresh rosemary sprig
$14
The Big Joe
Taste the Pacific Coastline ~ Gray Whale Gin, Elderflower
Liqueur, DT lavender simple syrup, lemon juice, garnished
with a lemon
$10
Mustang Margarita
Giddy up with some spice! Corazon Blanco Tequila,
Gran Gala, DT sour, fresh jalapeños, a salted rim, garnished
with a lime
$10
Filly Raspberry Martini
Everyone has a favorite filly! Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka,
Caravella Limoncello, DT raspberry simple syrup, fresh lemon
juice, garnished with a lemon
$10
Seattle Slew
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, DT strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, a sugared rim, garnished with fresh basil
$11
Blackberry Bramble
$12
Derby Whiskey Sour
Pucker up Buttercup! Traveller’s Whiskey, DT sour, vanilla
cherry syrup garnished with a DT cherry
Dessert Drinks
$12
Triple Crown
$11
Bourbon Ball
Sous Chef Sean’s favorite way to finish the night! Benchmark
Bourbon, Crème de Cacao, Frangelico garnished with chocolate
shavings
$10
Nutty Irishman
Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, Ryan’s Irish cream, Frangelico, coffee,
whipped cream, topped with Crème de Menthe Dark
$10
Velvet Hammer
$12
Espresso Martini
The cocktail that’s studied abroad! Wheatley Handmade Vodka,
Grind Espresso, cream, coffee
$14
Espresso Old Fashioned
The more sophisticated espresso cocktail. Old Forester 1886
bourbon, chocolate bitters, espresso and DT brown sugar
simple syrup
FAQ
Does The Derby Tavern serve craft cocktails and bourbon?
Yes. The Derby Tavern features a full craft cocktail menu with drinks made from premium spirits and house-made syrups, plus an extensive bourbon selection. Signature options include the Derby Old Fashioned and Blackberry Bramble.
