Kentucky Buck

A built cocktail made with Bourbon, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, served in a highball glass.

• Built
• Highball
• Whiskey

Ingredients

• 2 ozBourbon
• ½ ozFresh Lemon Juice
• ½ ozSimple Syrup
• 1Strawberry (muddled)
• GarnishGinger Beer (top)

How to make a Kentucky Buck

1. Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
2. Add 2 oz Bourbon, ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice, ½ oz Simple Syrup, 1 Strawberry (muddled) directly to the glass, in order.
3. Stir gently once or twice to combine without knocking out the carbonation.
4. Garnish with ginger beer (top).

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