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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)
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Belmont Jewel Cocktail

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 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 142kcal
Author Susannah Brinkley Henry

Ingredients

  • 1½ ounces bourbon
  • 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.
  • Pour the cocktail into the ice-filled glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a lemon twist.

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.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 4.5ounces | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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