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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Optional Finishes & Garnish
Method
Prepare Glass
Build the Drink
Add bourbon cream
Measure and pour 2 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream liqueur over the ice in the prepared glass.
Optional vanilla boost
If using, add 1 tsp vanilla extract to the glass. Stir gently once to combine with the bourbon cream; this enhances vanilla/cream notes but is optional.
Top with root beer
Carefully pour 6 oz chilled root beer down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon to retain carbonation. Pour slowly to avoid excessive foaming. The ratio yields a smooth, cream-forward drink with a fizzy finish; adjust root beer up to 8 oz if you prefer a lighter cream presence.
Gentle integration
Use a long bar spoon to gently lift and fold the top layer twice—enough to integrate the bourbon cream and root beer without flattening the carbonation.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish
Finish with a light pinch of freshly grated nutmeg or a dusting of ground cinnamon on top of the foam. Add a maraschino or stemmed cherry on a pick and rest it on the rim or drop into the drink.
Serve
Serve immediately while carbonated. Provide a straw or stirrer so the drinker can adjust cream/root beer balance as they sip.