"Charmojito" Recipes for Preakness Stakes

The Charm'tastic Mile of Baltimore teamed-up with 4 local restaurants that are on or near "The Mile" to create 4 different "Mojito" cocktail recipes with a championship horse or Preakness theme. The Kentucky Derby is known for its Mint Julep. The drink is as traditional to The Derby as the race its self. Here in Baltimore we have the traditional Black Eyed Susan cocktail. Its a local and Preakness special drink that will remain legendary during the festivities & parties leading up to race.

There have been some legendary horses that names ring out like sports icons that are current or past hero's. The "Charmojito" recipes were created by some of the most popular dining or cocktail spots in the city. We would like to thank the four establishments for their contributions. The Lord Baltimore Sky Bar, Roy's Harbor East, Ouzo Bay & Sotto Sopra helped by making their signature versions of the "Charmojito" cocktail. The names of the spectacular bartenders who created these superb recipes will be listed with their participating restaurant.

The Lord Baltimore Sky Bar: "Blackberry Bid" Mojito. This cocktail was inspired by the sensational race horse Spectacular Bid, who in 1979 won The Kentucky Derby & the Preakness Stakes. Dylan King (Bar Manager) created this drink recipe.

2 oz. Bacardi Rum, 3 oz. Simple Syrup, 7 Mint Leaves & 4-6 Blackberries. Muddle the blackberries, mint, and simple syrup. Add the Bacardi Rum with ice. Shake then pour into highball or Collins glass. Top with splash of club soda.  Garnish with mint spring and 3 blackberries.

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion: "Mangotariat" Mojito. This cocktail was inspired by the iconic race horse Secretariat who won the 1973 Triple Crown. Secretariat is considered the greatest race horse in the history of the sport. Valerie Weidel of Roy's created this drink recipe.

2 oz. Cruzan Citrus Rum, 1 oz. Mango Syrup, 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice & 5-6 Mint Leaves. Combine all the ingredients with ice. Shake vigorously, pour into a Hurricane glass, top with club soda & float Cruzan Blackstrap Dark Rum on top.

Sotto Sopra: "Strawberry Slew" Mojito. This cocktail was inspired by Seattle Slew the championship race horse who won the 1977 Triple Crown. Seattle Slew is considered one of the Top 10 horses of the 20th Century. Mike Talbott (Bar Manager) created this drink recipe.

2 oz. Bacardi White Rum, 1 oz. Simple Syrup, 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice, 2 Strawberries & 5 Mint Leaves. Combine strawberries, mint, lime juice & simple syrup. Muddle  all ingredients, add rum and ice. Shake for 15-20 seconds. Pour into highball or Collins glass. Top with soda water. Garnish with lime wheel.

Ouzo Bay Harbor East: "Greek Preak" Mojito. This cocktail was inspired by rhyming the Preakness (Preak) with Greek. Ouzo Bay is a marvelous restaurant with Greek & Mediterranean influence. Liz Jankiewicz (Bar Manager) created this drink recipe.

1 oz. Papas Blonde Rum, 1 oz. Belle Isle Ruby Red, 3/4 Pineapple Nutmeg Sugarcane, 1/2 oz. of  Luxardo Maraschino, 1/2 of a Fresh Squeezed Lemon, 5 Mint Leaves, Orange Bitters & Aromatic Bitters. Combine pineapple nutmeg sugarcane, mint & lemon. Muddle ingredients. Add Papas Rum, Belle Isle Ruby Red, Luuxado Maraschino, 3 dashes of orange bitter & 2 dashes of aromatic bitters. Shake for 15-20 seconds. Pour over crushed ice. Garnish with grated nutmeg, lemon wheel, spring mint & a maraschino cherry. Wow what a finish!!

For more information or interview request on the "Charmojito" recipes for Preakness 2018 or contact the restaurants/bartenders who entered the recipes please contact Derrick E. Vaughan of The Charm'tastic Mile of Baltimore at thecharmtasticmile@gmail.com