Go Back
Toasted Vanilla Kentucky Buck Cocktail Recipe

Toasted Vanilla Kentucky Buck Cocktail Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Highball glass
  • Cocktail Strainer
  • Measuring jigger
  • Bar spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Bourbon preferably Kentucky bourbon
  • 1 oz Toasted vanilla syrup you can make this at home or buy it
  • ¾ oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 4 oz Ginger beer
  • 2-3 Dashes of bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon wheel for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your glass: Start by filling a highball glass with ice cubes to chill it while you prepare the rest of the cocktail.
  • Mix the syrup and lemon: In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, toasted vanilla syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Add a few ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture: Pour the shaken mixture into your chilled glass filled with ice, using a cocktail strainer to ensure a smooth drink.
  • Top with ginger beer: Slowly pour in the ginger beer to fill the glass, giving the cocktail its refreshing fizz.
  • Add bitters: Top it off with 2-3 dashes of bitters for a subtle complexity.
  • Garnish and serve: Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh mint for that final touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 26gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 22gVitamin C: 15mg
Keyword Toasted Vanilla Kentucky Buck Cocktail Recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!