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Buffalo Trace Recipe

Inspired by Hestia

Time8m

Serves1

Make Buffalo Trace Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz Buffalo Trace bourbon3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice3/4 oz Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)2 dashes Angostura bitters1/2 each Egg white (optional, for foam)1 cup Ice (for shaking and serving)

Garnish

1 each Lemon twist or wheel1 to taste Grated nutmeg or extra dash bitters (optional)

Method

Prepare Cocktail

Dry shake (if using egg white)

Add Buffalo Trace bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white (if using), and Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker. Do not add ice yet. Seal and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds to emulsify and create foam.

Wet shake

Open the shaker, add a generous handful of ice (about 4–6 large cubes). Seal and shake again vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and the exterior frosts.

Strain

Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer (or use the shaker's strainer and a small strainer) into a chilled coupe or old-fashioned glass. If you prefer the drink over ice, pour over one large ice cube in an old-fashioned glass instead.

Garnish & finish

Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, rub the peel on the rim if desired, and drop it in as a garnish (or float a lemon wheel). Add a light grate of nutmeg or one extra dash of bitters on the foam for aroma, if desired.

Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.