Black Eyed Susan
Named after the Maryland state flower, the Black Eyed Susan is to Preakness Stakes what the Mint Julep is to the Kentucky Derby. A wonderful Bourbon and Vodka cocktail, this is a great cocktail for race day or a racing themed party, or for any reason really.There's a fair amount of juice in this cocktail, so this thing is practically a health drink. That being said, a little bit of prep before making a few of these goes a long way. Although the Vodka is pretty neutral here and just adds alcohol, a good Bourbon will add a lot of flavour to intermingle with the fruit juices and small amount of sweetness.Quite simply, this is a wonderful cocktail.
Ingredients
- 30 mL Vodka
- 30 mL Bourbon
- 60 mL Orange Juice
- 20 mL Lemon Juice
- 20 mL Lime Juice
- 20 mL Simple Syrup*
- Garnish with cherry and a slice of orange
Instructions
- Build this drink in a Rocks glass with plenty of ice.
- Add Vodka, Bourbon, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, and Simple Syrup to your glass.
- Stir until things are mixed and cold.
- Add garnish. Enjoy
Notes
*See our easy Simple Syrup recipe.
The Black Eyed Susan has been around since the early 1970's and has gone through a few changes over the years. It always has Vodka and Orange Juice in it, but other juices and ingredients has fluctuated in the past. Some modern versions even have Peach Schnapps in them!
You may see other recipes calling for Sour Mix, which you're welcome to use. However, Sour Mix is just Simple Syrup with Lemon and Lime Juice. To make things a bit easier and clearer, we've just included these ingredients separately. If you prefer to use Sour Mix, use 60 mL of that rather than the 20/20/20 mL of Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, and Lime Juice we're listing here.