Photo from www.preakness.com
Regarding cocktails, I think most people associate the Kentucky Derby with mint juleps. But what about the Preakness, the second leg of the Triple Crown?
If you answered the Black-Eyed Susan, pat yourself on the back. (The Preakness also is known as “The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans,” because the winning horse is draped with a blanket of daisies meant to look like Black-Eyed Susans–hence the drink.)
So many people throw Kentucky Derby-viewing parties, but no one throws one for the Preakness, which takes place this Saturday. With that in mind, here are some recommendations on what to serve:
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- Crab cakes (preferably Maryland Crab Cakes)
- Roasted Cornish Hen
- Maryland Fried Chicken
- Sweet corn polenta
- Potato salad
- Smith Island Cake (Maryland’s official dessert)
- Finlandia Crush (on the bar menu at Pimlico)
- Black-Eyed Susan (or the Preakness’ sponsored recipe)
