Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThree Birds TavernBourbon Recipe

Bourbon Recipe

Inspired by Three Birds Tavern
Time10m
Serves1

Make 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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Base Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the base and garnish ingredients listed above.

  2. 2

    Prepare Simple Syrup

    If you don't have simple syrup, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to cool before using.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 2 oz of bourbon, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 4

    Shake

    Shake well until the mixture is chilled, about 15 seconds.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a twist of lemon and a maraschino cherry.

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