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Bernheim Buck

2 oz Wheat Whiskey, Bernheim Wheat Whiskey
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 oz Ginger beer (1 to 2 oz)
1 wdg Lime (garnish)
Instructions

Muddle strawberries and lime juice in shaker. Add whiskey, simple syrup, and ice. Shake and double strain over ice in a Collins glass. Top with 1-2 oz of ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.

History

Bernheim's variation (year unknown) on the Kentucky Buck using wheat whiskey rather than bourbon. The Kentucky Buck was created by Erick Castro at Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco in 2008.

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Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Unknown
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Average rating
4.5 stars
(2 ratings)
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Bizarre Love Triangle

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1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, cocktails glass, garnish.

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Yields Drink
Year
2024
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Todd Brant
Curator rating
Not yet rated
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Vital Signs

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1⁄4 oz Coffee liqueur
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1 rinse Absinthe
1 twst Lemon peel (discard)
Instructions

Stir, strain into prepared cocktail glass, express peel then discard.

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Year
2024
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Todd Brant
Curator rating
Not yet rated
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Shake with ice, strain, and garnish with Cherry.

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Blackout in NYC

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The Mysterious Affair

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Notes

Inspired by Hercule Poirot's favorite libations.

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Build, rock, stir, float, garnish.

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Shake, dump, rocks, float, garnish.

Notes

Cross between a Bramble and Jungle Bird.

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