Lucky Penny Recipe
Chris Stapleton’s The Traveler bourbon, fresh squeezed lemon juice, honey simple syrup, Luxardo cherry
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Ingredients
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Beverage Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Honey Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts honey and water. Heat over low heat until the honey is fully dissolved. Allow it to cool before using.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Take fresh lemons and cut them in half. Using a citrus juicer, squeeze the juice from the lemons until you have 1 oz of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- 3
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Chris Stapleton’s The Traveler bourbon, 1 oz of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of honey simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake and Strain
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with a Luxardo cherry placed on top or skewered on a cocktail pick. Serve immediately and enjoy!
