Drinks
Black-Eye Rye Cocktail
Serves 1
A take on a Black-Eyed Susan, the official drink of Maryland’s biggest sporting event—the Preakness Stakes
Ingredients
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1 1/2 oz Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
3 oz of ginger beer
1/2 oz lime juice
3/4 oz Blackberry Simple Syrup*
Garnishes: Mint leaves, fresh blackberries
Preparation
Shake and double strain into a Collins glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with mint sprig and three skewered blackberries
* Blackberry Simple Syrup: Mix equal parts water, sugar, and blackberries in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Chill overnight and strain. You can also purchase this pre-made here.
Recipe courtesy Sagamore Spirit.
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