Kentucky Buck
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 60 ml Bourbon
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 22,5 ml Ginger Syrup
- 1 Strawberry
- 2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
- 60 ml Soda Water (Chilled)
GARNISH:
- Strawberry Fan
- Sprig of Mint
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Muddle the strawberry in a cocktail shaker.
• Add the remaining ingredients except soda water.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Double strain into a cocktail glass over fresh ice.
• Top with chilled soda water.
• Garnish with a sprig of mint and a strawberry fan.
Cocktail author: Erick Castro.
Last cocktail on the buck style drink list is Kentucky Buck. It is a bourbon-based cocktail with a little fruity twist.
Bourbon with its delicate sweet caramel, vanilla and oak notes lays a solid foundation that tieing in with the rest of the ingredients. Fruity sweetness of the strawberry brings a fresh summery twist, blending well with a subtle bite of ginger. Fresh lemon juice balances out the sweetness, while providing a fresh kick of tartness. A splash of soda effervescence lengthens the drink and tames the strong flavours a bit. Just a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters works as a lovely seasoning and adds a touch of aroma to the cocktail, which is then further elevated by the fresh sprig of mint.
Kentucky Buck is one of the tastiest buck style cocktails I have tried so far. Good balance between booze, sweetness, tartness and fruitiness. Not an easy feat to pull off. It is a cocktail absolutely worth a try.