Black-Eyed Rye

Preakness is Maryland’s greatest day – this is a drink inspired by fast horses and oh-so-slow aged Sagamore Rye Whiskey.

Shake Sagamore Small Batch Rye Whiskey, lime juice, blackberry simple syrup*, with ice and strain into a highball glass.
Top with Ginger Beer.
Garnish with mint sprigs or a dehydrated lime.
*Blackberry Simple Syrup: Mix equal parts water, sugar, and blackberries in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Chill overnight and strain. Need a quick fix? Muddle blackberries with pre-made simple syrup.

Mix Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey, ginger beer, lime juice, blackberry simple syrup*, and mint leaves into your dispenser.
Once poured into individual Collins glasses, garnish with mint sprigs and three skewered blackberries individually.
*Blackberry Simple Syrup: Mix 1 ½ cups each of water, sugar, and blackberries in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Chill overnight and strain. Need a quick fix? Muddle blackberries with pre-made simple syrup.