Belmont Jewel Cocktail

A drink for the races, the Belmont Jewel is the #1 drink for toasting the Belmont Stakes. Bourbon, lemonade and pomegranate juice served over crushed ice make for a fruity punch that's delicious all summer long. (via feastandwest.com)

Susannah Brinkley Henry

A bright cocktail fit to drink during the Belmont Stakes or to enjoy all summer long.

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings cocktail

Calories 142kcal

Author Susannah Brinkley Henry

Ingredients

1½ ounces bourbon whiskey
2 ounces lemonade
1 ounce pomegranate juice
1 lemon twist for garnish (optional)
1 marashino cherry for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Fill a highball glass with crushed ice and set aside.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, vigorously shake together the bourbon, lemonade and pomegranate juice.
1½ ounces bourbon whiskey, 2 ounces lemonade, 1 ounce pomegranate juice
Pour the cocktail into the ice-filled glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a lemon twist.
1 lemon twist, 1 marashino cherry

Notes

Best bourbon: If you have a favorite, use that! If not, choose something from the middle-shelf so it doesn't break the bank, but isn't cheap (or cheap-tasting). I prefer an 80- or 90-proof bourbon. At my house, we like Old Forester, Four Roses and Maker's Mark.

Woodford Reserve has been the official whiskey of the Belmont Stakes in the past. Sponsorships change from year to year: Knob Creek, Woodinville and Redemption bourbons have all been featured.

Don't forget the garnish! A lemon twist and/or a cocktail cherry adds fragrance as you sip the drink, which enhances the overall experience.

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