The official drink of the Triple Crown’s final stretch has changed a few times. The white carnation was replaced by the Belmont Breeze and, for the last ten years, the Belmont Jewel, an agreeable combination of bourbon, lemonade, and pomegranate juice. However, we think the creamsicle-like original takes the cake.
The Original White Carnation
The official drink of the Triple Crown’s final stretch has changed a few times. The white carnation was replaced by the Belmont Breeze and, for the last ten years, the Belmont Jewel, an agreeable combination of bourbon, lemonade, and pomegranate juice. However, we think the creamsicle-like original takes the cake.
Ingredients
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2 oz. vodka
¾ oz. peach liqueur (Mathilde Peche preferred)
1 oz. lemon juice
1 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 oz. heavy whipping cream
1 egg white
1 oz. soda water
Garnish: Mint sprig and orange twist
Preparation
Combine all ingredients except soda water in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10 seconds. Strain the remaining ingredients back into a shaker and vigorously “dry-shake” (without ice) for 10 more seconds. Pour the contents through a tea strainer into a chilled collins glass with soda water, and garnish.
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