POM Wonderful along with over 25 artisenal spirits companies sponsored the first official Midsummer Night Cocktail Jam where top mixologists from all over NYC battled for top prize.

 Hosted by Pipeline Brands and Cabrito, the night was fueled by a massive crowd and beautifully crafted cocktails.

Earlier this week, we got together at Double Crown for the Clear Liquor Tweet-Up, here's the evidence:

BELMONT BREEZE
Dale’s original signature drink of the Belmont Stakes.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces Bourbon
• 1/2 ounce Dry Sack Sherry
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 simple syrup
• Splash fresh orange juice
• Splash cranberry juice
• 5 mint leaves
• 1 mint sprig
• 1 orange zest

Preparation:

Assemble the first six ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with orange peel and mint sprig.

-From Dale DeGroff author of The Essential Cocktail.