Black-Eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan is a cocktail without a set recipe. In its basic form, it combines vodka and orange juice, but other ingredients can vary. The cocktail was created for Preakness Stakes, the annual horse race held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

Along with vodka and orange juice, the cocktail usually includes pineapple juice, triple sec, and rum, while some versions also include peach schnapps or replace the rum with bourbon. Sour mix is also commonly added. The first recipe dates from 1973.

Black-eyed Susan is served in a highball filled with crushed ice, and it is usually garnished with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice. The cocktail was named after a flower, which is also the official flower of Maryland state.