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Ingredients
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Bourbon Whiskey
Method
Bourbon Whiskey
- 1
Build base
In a measuring glass or small pitcher, combine 240 ml bourbon, 120 ml fresh lemon juice, 60 ml simple syrup, and 0.75 tsp orange bitters. Stir or whisk until well blended.
- 2
Chill and dilute
Fill a shaker with 2 cups of ice. Pour the bourbon-lemon mixture over the ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
- 3
Serve
Strain the cocktail evenly into four rocks glasses filled with fresh ice (about 1/2 to 2/3 full each).
- 4
Garnish
Optional: garnish each glass with an orange twist (peel expressed over the drink and discarded).
- 5
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy the smooth, citrus-forward bourbon small-batch cocktail.
