2024 Belmont Jewel Contest
Try Saratoga's version of The Belmont Jewel during The Belmont Jewel: Saratoga Edition drink contest. Traditionally made with Bourbon, lemonade, and pomegranate juice, we've asked our members to create their own version of the iconic drink using whatever ingredients they'd like! The contest will take place from Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 19 where you can try as many Belmont Jewels as you want but don't forget to vote! You can vote for Most Creative, Most Recommendable, and Best Belmont Jewel. Those who check in on the Discover Saratoga mobile app at 5 places, earn a FREE limited edition koozie available for pickup at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Visitor Center or the Discover Saratoga office, 60 Railroad place, Suite 301.
Sip and vote for these participants!
The Belmont Spritz
Rye Whiskey, pomegranate juice, lemonade, sparkling wine, club soda, garnished with orange peel and mint
Belmont Pom Jewel
Bourbon, Pom Liquor, lemon, simple syrup, mint & lemon garnish
Belmont Amethyst Jewel
Whiskey, lemonade, pomegranate-blueberry simple syrup, garnished with a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint
Le Bijou de Belmont
Fresh lemon simple syrup, elderflower liqueur, Bourbon, chilled over large ice cube, finished with a lemon twist
Belmont Jewel Old Fashion
Bourbon, sugar cube, dash of bitters, splash of water, muddled lemon slice and pomegranate seeds, lemon peel and white carnation garnish
Belmont Blue Diamond
Redemption Bourbon, sage simple syrup, blueberry juice, sage and blueberry garnish
Bourbon Street Jewel
Bourbon, Meyer lemon apertif, splash of lemon seltzer
Better than Belmont
Bourbon, something sweet, something tangy, and something else. You'll find out.
Bourbon Arnold Palmer: Smooth bourbon, refreshing lemonade, and classic iced tea, a delightful twist on a timeless favorite
BlackBerry Smash: Lemon juice, fresh blackberries and Chambord smashed together with special simple syrup, citrus bitters and Redemption Bourbon
Belmont Temple
Lemonade with a dash of grenadine and a couple cherries
Spot Jewel
House Made Lemonade, Rishi Black Iced Tea, Monin Pomegranate Syrup
Starting Gate: Cherry Vodka, Peach Nectar, lemon juice, grenadine, ginger ale
Last Furlong: Bourbon, Blackberry Purse, lemonade, mint
Big Red
Bourbon, Pomegranate liqueur, Yuzu liqueur, Lemon, topped with pomegranate foam, lemon zest
The Local Jewel
Bourbon, watermelon juice, lemonade, garnished with a watermelon cube
The Belmont Sour
Bourbon, pomegranate juice, egg white, lemon juice, simple syrup