The winner of the Preakness Stakes rides away in a blanket of bright yellow blossoms—Maryland’s state flower and the namesake of the race’s official drink. A made-in-advance, lightly charred pineapple syrup adds complexity to the classic fruity sipper.
Grilled Pineapple Black-Eyed Susan
The winner of the Preakness Stakes rides away in a blanket of bright yellow blossoms—Maryland’s state flower and the namesake of the race’s official drink. A made-in-advance, lightly charred pineapple syrup adds complexity to the classic fruity sipper.
Ingredients
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1½ oz. bourbon
½ oz. pineapple rum (Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple preferred)
½ oz. dry curaçao
¾ oz. grilled pineapple syrup (recipe follows)
¾ oz. lemon juice
Garnish: angostura bitters, orange wheel, cherry
For the grilled pineapple syrup:
Equal parts pineapple and sugar
Preparation
Make the grilled pineapple syrup: Remove the rind and core from a ripe pineapple before slicing it into half-inch thick slices. Char the pineapple on a hot grill. Add pineapple and an equal weight of sugar to a sealable container before allowing it to sit overnight in a refrigerator. Strain solids before transferring to a new container and refrigerating for up to two weeks.
Make the drink: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake, and strain into a goblet filled with crushed ice. Garnish with Angostura bitters, orange wheel, and cherry.
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