While the Black-Eyed Susan, the official drink of the Preakness Stakes, is not as reknowned as the mint julep of the Kentucky Derby, it is refreshing, sweet and powerful.

Black-Eyed Susan Cocktails:

• 1-1/4 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Vodka
• 3 oz sweet & sour mix
• 2 oz orange juice

Add the liquors to a highball glass with shaved ice, top off with the orange juice and sweet and sour mix. Garnish with orange slice, cherry & stirrer.

Makes 1 drink

Punch Bowl Black-Eyed Susan Punch:

• 1 – 1/4 cup vodka
• 4 cups orange juice
• 1 – 1/4 cup light rum
• 3/4 cup triple sec
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 4 cups pineapple juice
• ice ring

Chill all ingredients. Just before serving combine in a punch bowl. Unmold ice ring and float in bowl. Serve in tall glasses.

Makes 10 large drinks