Sep 04 2026

Kicker Recipe

Time8m
Serves1

Make Kicker 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

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Prepare glass

    Place a large ice cube (or fill the old-fashioned glass with ice) into a chilled old-fashioned glass and set aside to cool while you build the drink.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz amaretto, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake

    Fill the shaker with ice (about 3/4 full). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Double-strain (using the shaker strainer and a fine-mesh strainer if available) the cocktail into the prepared old-fashioned glass over the large ice cube.

  5. 5

    Garnish and serve

    Express the oils of a lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down over the glass and giving it a quick pinch, then rub the twist around the rim and drop it into the cocktail. Serve immediately.

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