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Black-Eyed Susan

The official cocktail of the Preakness Stakes.
Servings: 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker
  • 1 Hawthorne Strainer
  • 1 Collins Glass

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Rye Whiskey
  • 1 ounce White Rum
  • 1 ounce Peach Juice
  • 2 ounces Orange Juice
  • 2 ounces Sour Mix
  • 1 slice Orange (garnish)

Homemade Sour Mix

  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup Lime Juice

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 1 ounce of Rye Whiskey, 1 ounce of White Rum, 1 ounce of peach juice, 2 ounces or orange juice, and 2 ounces of homemade sour mix.
  • Shake until chilled and then strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
  • Garnish with an orange slice.

Homemade Sour Mix

  • In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of lemon juice, and ½ cup of lime juice.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer until all of the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove the heat and let cool completely before using.