Whiskey
Kentucky Buck
Bourbon's warmth meets fresh strawberry and a bright ginger snap.
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Origin
Created by bartender Erick Castro in 2009, first published in Saveur's Drink Issue #1 with the story "Nice Spice." Now widely considered a modern classic.
Flavour Profile
Good for ginger heat with real warmth underneath. Not for someone who wants a light, easy-drinking Buck.
Glass & Garnish
Highball, full of ice.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberry1, hulled and chopped
- Fresh lemon juice0.75 oz
- Simple syrup0.5 oz
- Bourbon2 oz
- Angostura bitters2 dashes
- Ginger beer~2 oz, to top
Method
- Muddle chopped strawberry with lemon juice and simple syrup in a shaker.
- Add bourbon, bitters, and ice.
- Shake hard and fine-strain into an ice-filled glass.
- Top with ginger beer and stir briefly.
Notes
Created by bartender Erick Castro in 2009 at Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco; first published in Saveur's Drink Issue #1. Adjust bitters to taste. Pairs well with barbecue or grilled food.
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