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With summer upon us, it is time to start enjoying some refreshing cocktails out by the barbecue.  Nothing says barbecue like bourbon, so we created a cocktail that is a twist on a classic.  We substituted bourbon for the gin in a Tom Collins and came out with a winner.  If you are looking for a light and refreshing bourbon cocktail, this is your recipe.
Bourbon Collins
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, mix 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of simple syrup (which is equivalent to about 4 teaspoonfuls of sugar) and one ounce of fresh squeezed lemon juice. Shake well to blend and really chill the ingredients.
Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
Fill the glass the rest of the way with club soda, stir and optionally garnish with a slice of orange and a cherry.
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 4-6 oz club soda
- orange slice and marischino cherry for garnish optional
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, mix 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of simple syrup (which is equivalent to about 4 teaspoonfuls of sugar) and 1 ounce of fresh squeezed lemon juice.
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Shake well to blend and really chill the ingredients.
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Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
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Fill the glass the rest of the way with club soda, stir and garnish with a slice of orange and a cherry.
To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar into a saucepan. Heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator and use as necessary.
