The Preakness Stakes—the second horse race in America’s Triple Crown race—is just around the corner and that means it’s time for Black-Eyed Susans! This riff on the classic Black-Eyed Susan for the Preakness Stakes, using my favorite bourbon instead of rum.
The Black-Eyed Susan cocktail is named after the flowers used to make the blanket that drapes the winning horse at the Preakness in Baltimore, Maryland, a long-standing tradition of the race.
Why The Black Eyed Susan?
The Black-Eyed Susan was declared the Maryland State flower in 1918 and the official Preakness flower in 1940.
Thanks to Maker’s Mark for sending me my favorite bourbon to make this recipe. This post contains affiliate links, meaning that when you click on a link that we recommend, we may receive a teeny weeny commission if you purchase a product.
Black-Eyed Susan
Ingredients
- 3/4 part Orange Juice
- 1/4 part Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Maker’s Mark
- 1/2 oz. Orange Curacao
- Cocktail shaker
- Maraschino cherry (optional)
- Lime (optional)
- Rocks glass
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
- Pour over crushed iced in a rocks glass and serve.
- Garnish with a cherry and lime slice (optional).
Black-Eyed Susan
This riff on the classic Black-Eyed Susan for the Preakness Stakes, using my favorite bourbon instead of rum.
The Black-Eyed Susan cocktail is named after the flowers used to make the blanket that drapes the winning horse at the Preakness in Baltimore, Maryland, a long-standing tradition of the race. The Black-Eyed Susan was declared the Maryland State flower in 1918 and the official Preakness flower in 1940.
Ingredients
- 3/4 part Orange Juice
- 1/4 part Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Maker's Mark
- 1/2 oz. Orange Curacao
- Cocktail shaker
- Maraschino cherry (optional)
- Lime (optional)
- Rocks glass
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
- Pour over crushed iced in a rocks glass and serve.
- Garnish with a cherry and lime slice (optional).
Try our Zombie Cocktail if you like rum!
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I love all the juices and flavorings in this drink! I want to make it for dinner over the weekend and see how it tastes! Thanks for the recipe.
But, Black-eyed Susans aren’t in season during the Preakness, so they substitute viking daisies for the Black-eyed Susans.
Well, that is an interesting fact! Thanks!!
This has so many of my favorite ingredients, I must try this! It is a fun name, and is pretty, too!
This sounds so good. It will make a great summer drink. It sounds very refreshing. Thank you so much for sharing
oh yes,,i could certainly get into this with no problem,yummy
I love any drink that has orange juice and pineapple juice so this I must try! I’ve never had orange curacao but I’m sure it’s tasty and this will be perfect in the summer when it gets hot.
Years ago, my mom used to make this cocktail. We would sit outside in her breezeway and watch the sunset! I really love the juices it uses 🙂
This sounds really good! I’ll share with my brother who likes a drink every once in a while.
This sounds like a great refreshing summer cocktail!
Where can i buy the makers mark glasses
Hi, Sherri- Check their website or eBay maybe? I’ve had them forever. I wish I could be of more help!
Trade the bourbon for rum and the Curacao for cream of coconut and you have a Pusser’s painkiller