Kentucky Buck

Ingredients

2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 part fresh lemon juice
2–3 whole strawberries, hulled
1 dash Angostura® Bitters
ginger beer, to top up
fresh strawberry, to garnish

A beautifully balanced cocktail with just enough fruit and spice to not overpower the bourbon. While guys certainly like this one, it's definitely a hit with the ladies. Serves 1.

Muddle strawberry in a shaker.
Add Maker’s Mark, lemon and bitters and shake.
Strain into an ice-filled glass.
Top with ginger beer.
Garnish with a strawberry.

Pro Tips:

TO HULL WITH IT: Hulling is a great knife technique. It allows you to retain the best of the strawberry while removing the unwanted green. Simply insert a paring knife under the leaves at a 45° angle and rotate the fruit to pop off the top.

SHAKE & BREAK: Avoid adding fizzy ingredients, like soda and sparkling wine, to your shaker. These are best poured into your glass as a finisher, just before serving.
GET FRESH: Frozen fruit and bottled juices will work in a pinch, but your drink will really come to life when using the fresh and natural.

MUDDLE ON: It is hard to over-muddle berries, so have at it! When muddling citrus and herbs, however, overdoing it can release unwanted bitter flavours and cause bruising.