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Kentucky Buck

The Kentucky Buck is bucking all of the cocktail rules.
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Servings: 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker
  • 1 Muddler
  • 1 Rocks Glass

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces Bourbon
  • 1 ounce Lemon Juice
  • ½ ounce Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Ginger Beer (to top)
  • Strawberries (handful + to garnish)

Instructions

  • In the bottom of a Rocks glass, muddle a few fresh, chopped strawberries. Fill the glass with ice.
  • In a cocktail shaker also filled with ice, add 3 ounces of Bourbon, 1 ounce of lemon juice, ½ ounce of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.
  • Shake the mixture until very chilled.
  • Strain into the rocks glass, leaving a bit of room in the glass.
  • Top the drink off with Ginger Beer.
  • Garnish with a fresh strawberry.