Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Temple BarAmmunition Bourbon Recipe

Ammunition Bourbon Recipe

Inspired by The Temple Bar
Time10m
Serves1

Make Ammunition Bourbon Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients required for the Ammunition Bourbon cocktail: bourbon, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, Angostura bitters, ice cubes, a lemon twist, and a maraschino cherry.

  2. 2

    Prepare Glass

    Select a rocks glass or an old-fashioned glass and set it aside for serving the cocktail.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of bourbon, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture.

  2. 4

    Shake the Cocktail

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to thoroughly mix and chill the ingredients.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice, if desired.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish the cocktail with a lemon twist and a maraschino cherry on top for added flavor and presentation.

  3. 7

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Ammunition Bourbon cocktail!

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