A Simple + Pretty Black Eyed Susan Cocktail

This drink is cute with an adorable name, but don’t let it fool you. It packs a punch.. Easy to make, this recipe is a simple matter of shaking, pouring, and adding a little optional garnish. But really, you need the garnish. It’s the whole point.

I like to serve this with a fresh black eyed Susan flower, which you don’t have to, but it definitely makes it feel fancy.

Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need

If you’re not a fan of peach schnapps like me, or don’t have any, try using orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier. Use fresh juices as much as possible for the best flavor. But you can use a good quality bottled juice in a pinch.

You can use a cocktail lid for a mason jar if you don’t have a cocktail shaker. I’ve left a link below. Seriously, mason jars are so useful.

This makes 1 drink, but you can definitely make more for a party. If you’d like to double or triple this recipe, you can make adjustments in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker or a mason jar cocktail shaker lid
• strainer
• Jigger or measuring tool
• Bar spoon

Ingredients

• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 ounce spiced rum
• 1 ounce peach schnapps (I am not a fan and usually substitute orange liqueur)
• 2 ounces pineapple juice (bottled or freshly juiced)
• 2 ounces orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 ounce ginger ale
• orange slice and maraschino cherry (for garnish)

How to Make A Black Eyed Susan Cocktail

If you’re making a large batch, mix everything except the ginger ale ahead of time. Just before serving, add ginger ale to each glass.

Step One: Add Ingredients and Shake: Add ice to a cocktail shaker and pour all ingredients inside except the ginger ale. Shake well.

Step Two: Pour, Garnish, Serve: Put ice into a glass. Pour the cocktail on top. Splash in some ginger ale. Add the maraschino cherry and fresh orange wedge.

What To Serve With A Black Eyed Susan

This drink is best enjoyed fresh and doesn’t freeze well from the mix of juices and alcohol. If you want to make it ahead of time, you can mix all the ingredients except the ginger ale and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

This is the official drink of the Preakness Stakes. If you’re having a party to watch, try these recipes too:

• Fried pickle slices are crunchy, delicious, and the perfect complement to a great drink.
• Cast iron mac and cheese is a classic Southern side that your guests will love.
• If you need an easy dessert that goes with your signature cocktail, try orange and pineapple cake.

Questions and Troubleshooting

More Fun Cocktail Recipes You Need To Try

There’s a cocktail for every occasion.

• For a Halloween party, make this black widow spider cocktail, complete with a plastic spider for garnish.
• Sip a blueberry old-fashioned out on the porch on a summer evening.
• I’m not sure if this peaches and cream cocktail is more dessert than drink, but either way, I love it!

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