The 2014 Belmont Stakes is touted as being one of the biggest days in racing history as we await the potential announcement of a Triple Crown winner. The race is this Saturday, June 7 in Belmont Park, Elmont, NY. At Surf City, located at 1 Marin Blvd. in Jersey City, New Jersey, the mixologist is offering the long-standing Belmont cocktail favorite, the Belmont Jewel, but with a twist. Enjoy a frozen Belmont Jewel ($10) that will keep you cool as you sweat in anticipation while watching the race to see if California Chrome will make history.
Belmont Jewel
1 1/2 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon
2 ounces Lemonade
2 ounce Pomegranate Juice
Lemon wedge or Cherry for Garnish
Combine ingredients in a blender with ice
Pour into Hurricane Glass
Garnish with a lemon wedge or cherry