Kentucky Buck

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

• Shaken
• Highball
• On the Rocks
• Whiskey

Ingredients

• 2 ozBourbon
• ½ ozFresh Lemon Juice
• ½ ozSimple Syrup
• 1Strawberry (muddled)
• TopGinger Beer
• GarnishStrawberry & Mint Sprig

How to make a Kentucky Buck

1. Add ½ oz Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker, then 1 Strawberry, and muddle firmly, until the sugar has dissolved and the fruit has given up its juice and oils.
2. Add 2 oz Bourbon, ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
4. Double-strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Top with Ginger Beer.
6. Garnish with strawberry & mint sprig.

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