Black-Eyed Susan

This is way more than just a boozy orange juice. The Black-Eyed Susan really shines with a split base of spicy bourbon and clean vodka. Add a quality peach liqueur and fresh citrus, and you get a bright, refreshing drink that’s dangerously easy to enjoy.

Approximate ABV 12.6%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $2.56
Taste Foundation Sweet, Sour/Tart
Taste Nuance Fruity

Recipe Ingredients

1 oz. (30 ml) Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon Add to Cart
1 oz. (30 ml) Finlandia Vodka Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Rothman & Winter Orchard Peach Liqueur Add to Cart
3 oz. (90 ml) orange juice
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
2 swaths of orange peel
Orange wheel and cocktail cherry for garnish

Recipe Directions

1. Combine the bourbon, vodka, peach liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and two orange peel swaths in a shaker.
2. Add ice and shake hard until well chilled.
3. Strain over fresh ice into your glass.
4. Garnish with an orange wheel and a cocktail cherry.

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