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Updated 08/16/2008 07:02 PM

Racing fans sipping 'Travers Cooler'

By: Web Staff

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- The results are in for the Toast to Travers cocktail contest, and this year, folks will be sipping the Travers Cooler to celebrate the racing tradition.

Tony and Gloria Falco's recipe was chosen from 140 entries. The cocktail will be sold on track, in commemorative Travers glasses and in select downtown restaurants during Travers week.

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The Travers Cooler is made with vodka and lemonade.

Here’s the recipe:

Travers Cooler recipe:
1 part vodka
1/2 part triple sec
Lemonade
5-7 mint leaves
Lemon wedge or slice for garnish

Muddle mint 5 mint leaves in bottom of glass, add ice, vodka, triple sec and lemonade. Shake, pour into rocks glass and garnish with remaining 2 mint leaves and lemon.