The Black Eyed Susan Cocktail is the official drink of the Preakness, and is one of my favorite drinks even when horse racing isn't going on!
I've never actually been to the Preakness, but my husband and I have gone to Keeneland for the past few years to watch it. We love the atmosphere, and even if you can't be at the Preakness, you almost feel like you are there. There are televisions everywhere showing the races, and you can even bring a picnic and throw your own Preakness party there...it's so much fun. They also serve drinks, including the official drink of the Preakness, the Black-Eyed Susan. I'll never forget the first time I had one...I took one sip and decided right then and there that this was going to be my go to drink for the summer! I insisted my husband get one too (mostly so I wouldn't have to share mine) and he loved it as well. If you'd like the recipes for all of the drinks of the Triple Crown Races, check out this Classic Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe and this Belmont Jewel Cocktail Recipe...you will love them!
How to Make a Black Eyed Susan
Step 1 - Add 1 ½ ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of bourbon, 2 ounces of orange juice and 2 ounces of sour mix to a glass. You can find my Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix HERE!
Step 2 - Fill the glass with ice and stir well.
Step 3 - Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice. Enjoy!
Black Eyed Susan Recipe
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Black Eyed Susan Cocktail
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The Black Eyed Susan Cocktail is the official drink of the Preakness, and is one of my favorite drinks even when horse racing isn't going on!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces of vodka
- 1 ounce of bourbon
- 2 ounces of orange juice
- 2 ounces of sweet and sour mix (try THIS Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix )
- 1 cherry and an orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a tall glass. Fill with ice and stir well. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.
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Kim says
You forgot the pineapple juice.
Jessica says
Hi, Kim! The original recipe doesn't call for pineapple juice, but some of that adaptations do. To each their own...feel free to add it to yours instead of the sweet and sour mix! Cheers!
Jess
Lee says
How is Keeneland associated with The Preakness? The Preakness is in Baltimore County and Keeneland is in Kentucky
Connie Pevarnik says
Loved it!!!
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