Cocktail Recipes

Black-Eyed Susan

Modern | Highball | from Anders Erickson

Each of the Triple Crown races has its own official drink. The iconic mint julep always accompanies the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes has the Belmont jewel, and the Preakness Stakes’ official drink is the black-eyed Susan. Named after the Maryland state flower and first created in 1973, it’s a refreshing cocktail that anyone can make at home.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Bourbon	Old Grand-Dad
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Vodka	Finlandia
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Peach Liqueur	Rothman & Winter
3 oz / 75 ml 4 1⁄2 oz / 113 ml 6 oz / 150 ml 9 oz / 225 ml	Orange Juice
3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 1⁄8 oz / 28 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml	Fresh Lemon Juice
1⁄4 oz / 6 ml 1⁄2 oz / 9 ml 1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml	Semi-Rich Simple Syrup
2 swathes 3 swathes 4 swathes 6 swathes	Orange Peel

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Pour: Double Strain
• Glassware:
  • High Ball
  • On the Rocks
• Garnish: Orange wheel and cocktail cherry
• Special Prep: None