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The Belmont Jewel Cocktail is the signature drink of the Belmont Stakes. Served in a lowball glass and garnished with a lemon wheel.
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The Belmont Jewel Cocktail

Considered the signature cocktail for the Belmont Stakes, the third race in the Triple Crown, the Belmont Jewel Cocktail is a really great cocktail all summer long with bourbon, lemon, and pomegranate juice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Cocktails
Calories 225kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

  • 3 oz bourbon
  • 4 oz lemonade
  • 2 oz pomegranate juice
  • Sparkling Water optional
  • Lemon wheel or cherry for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine bourbon, lemonade, and pomegranate juice in a cocktail shaker and fill shaker with ice. Shake until container is ice cold.
  • Fill a low-ball glass with ice, pour mixture over ice and top with sparkling water if desired. Stir.
  • Garnish with a lemon wheel..
  • Root for American Pharoah. :)

Notes

This is certainly a bourbon forward cocktail. While not part of the original recipe, I like to add a splash of cold sparkling soda to finish it off.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g