Ingredients
- 1 whole Strawberry
- 45 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
- 22.5 ml Lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 60 ml Ginger beer
- Garnish Strawberry
Preparation
- Muddle the strawberry in the shaker.
- Add the bourbon, lemon juice, sugar syrup and bitters, then shake with ice.
- Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
- Top with ginger beer.
Origin Story
The Kentucky Buck is a modern cocktail that highlights bourbon's popularity in the United States, particularly in Kentucky. Its origins are tied to the craft cocktail revival, where bartenders sought to create refreshing drinks that showcased regional spirits.
