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9th Annual Keeneland Cocktail Brunch

On October 5, 2019, G&G joined guests at the 9th annual Keeneland Cocktail Brunch to celebrate opening weekend of the racing institution’s Fall Meet. Attendees of the Lexington affair enjoyed a signature Southern brunch and festive Patrón cocktails accompanied by live music at the historic Keene Place. Following the meal, guests had the opportunity to take in the horse races from a perch at the exclusive Keeneland Clubhouse.

 

Special thanks to:
Keeneland
Patrón
Five Islands Family Band

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The historic Keene Place provides a picturesque setting for the early fall affair.

The historic Keene Place provides a picturesque setting for the early fall affair.

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Jack and Darby Clark pose for a photo upon arrival to the brunch.

Jack and Darby Clark pose for a photo upon arrival to the brunch.

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Guests are greeted with a “Perfecta Mary” cocktail, a twist on the classic Bloody Mary made with Patrón Añejo Tequila.

Guests are greeted with a “Perfecta Mary” cocktail, a twist on the classic Bloody Mary made with Patrón Añejo Tequila.

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Attendees arrive dressed in festive attire suited for the opening of Keeneland’s fall season.

Attendees arrive dressed in festive attire suited for the opening of Keeneland’s fall season.

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Keene Place is transformed into a cozy equestrian-inspired lounge for the event.

Keene Place is transformed into a cozy equestrian-inspired lounge for the event.

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Guests revel in a crisp October afternoon.

Guests revel in a crisp October afternoon.

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The exclusive bar features a “Create your own Patrón cocktail” station where guests can fix a drink to their liking.

The exclusive bar features a “Create your own Patrón cocktail” station where guests can fix a drink to their liking.

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Attendees are invited to craft their own cocktails or follow one of Patrón’s suggested Keeneland-inspired recipes, the “Call to the Post” or “Across the Board.”

Attendees are invited to craft their own cocktails or follow one of Patrón’s suggested Keeneland-inspired recipes, the “Call to the Post” or “Across the Board.”

Photo: Shining Light Photography

From left: Humana chief executive officer Walter Woods, cofounder and president of Garden & Gun Rebecca Darwin, and Jon Carloftis of Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens.

From left: Humana chief executive officer Walter Woods, cofounder and president of Garden & Gun Rebecca Darwin, and Jon Carloftis of Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens.

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Sibling duo Five Islands Family Band lends their Americana Folk sound throughout the event.

Sibling duo Five Islands Family Band lends their Americana Folk sound throughout the event.

Photo: Shining Light Photography

Guests savor a delicious Southern brunch of fried Ichiban oysters, pimento cheese fritters, tomato gazpacho, poached duck eggs, and cast iron red potatoes.

Guests savor a delicious Southern brunch of fried Ichiban oysters, pimento cheese fritters, tomato gazpacho, poached duck eggs, and cast iron red potatoes.

Photo: Shining Light Photography

A Keeneland BETologist teaches attendees how to read horse stats and place strategic bets.

A Keeneland BETologist teaches attendees how to read horse stats and place strategic bets.

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After brunch, partygoers head to the Keeneland Clubhouse for an exclusive view of the races.

After brunch, partygoers head to the Keeneland Clubhouse for an exclusive view of the races.

Photo: Shining Light Photography