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08-19-2008, 07:09 PM
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The "Travers Cooler"
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – New York Racing Association President and CEO Charles Hayward, far left, and NYRA Executive Vice-President Hal Handel, far right, toast Tony and Gloria Falco of nearby Guilderland, NY, with the “Travers Cooler,” the new official drink of the 139th Travers Stakes presented by Shadwell Farm. The Falcos were the winners of a “Toast the Travers” recipe contest which drew 140 entrants. Made with mint leaves, lemon, Absolut Citron, Triple Sec and lemonade, the Travers Cooler is served in a commemorative, souvenir Travers presented by Shadwell Farm glass and is available at Saratoga Race Course and area restaurants.
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. 
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08-19-2008, 07:20 PM
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That sounds dreadful...
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08-19-2008, 07:23 PM
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The drink sounds pretty good, similar to the Mike's Hard Lemonade drinks, only with better ingredients along with the Triple Sec (I think Mike's Hard Lemonade uses just vodka and powdered lemonade).
With the souvenir glass, filled, with the drink, what price are we talking at the track on Travers Day? I can't see the glasses well from the distance photographed, they look pretty modest in size $15 or so?
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08-19-2008, 07:33 PM
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With all the problems surrounding NYRA, this is what these two geniuses are spending their time focusing on....no wonder things are as they are. It's the fans and the horseman that need a drink to deal with all the nonsense.
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08-19-2008, 07:54 PM
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I'm pretty sure the drink is a result of a contest put out by NYRA where people submitted ideas for what will become the official Travers drink. This wasnt invented by anyone who works for NYRA, although I am sure knowing how they like to drink, they will become experts at sampling it to perfection.
I think the mint leaves ruin the drink and it would be prefect without them.
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08-19-2008, 08:01 PM
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The "real" Travers drink
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08-19-2008, 08:09 PM
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08-19-2008, 08:16 PM
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1.5 oz Vodka splash of Dark Rum 6 oz Frank's Energy Drink Serve with slice of orange over ice
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08-19-2008, 08:23 PM
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Having gone to the trouble of running a drink recipe contest and coming up with "Cooler" as the principal name, wouldn't it have made sense to call it the "Canoe Cooler" or even just "Travers Canoe"... thereby tying it to the race's major historical theme? They could add to the appeal by making up stir sticks/mint muddlers in the shape of canoe paddles..
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08-19-2008, 08:28 PM
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08-19-2008, 08:34 PM
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"Durkin's Piss"
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08-19-2008, 09:14 PM
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The term "Travers Cooler' should be reserved solely for Dr. Swinesmeller's pick to win
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08-19-2008, 09:15 PM
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08-19-2008, 09:40 PM
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