Preakness Official Drink: The Black-Eyed Susan

Named for the official flower of Maryland, the black-eyed Susan is the cocktail of choice on Preakness day.

Ingredients (Makes 10 large or 20 small servings.)
1 1/4 cup vodka
1 1/4 cup light rum
3/4 cup triple sec
Juice from one lime
4 cups orange juice
4 cups pineapple juice
Lime slices or maraschino cherries (optional)

Chill all ingredients. Combine in a punch bowl. Serve over crushed or chipped ice in tall glasses or punch glasses. Makes 10 large or 20 small servings. Garnish, if you prefer, with a slice of lime and/or a maraschino cherry.

Per serving (based on 20 servings): 144 calories, trace gm protein, 15 gm carbohydrates, trace gm fat, 0 mg cholesterol, trace gm saturated fat, 2 mg sodium, trace gm dietary fiber.