Bourbon Cocktail: The Southern Gentleman

I’m very picky about my cocktails.  I’m not one to look at a menu and pick something funky.  I enjoy Manhattans, G&Ts, and Pina Coladas.  Outside of that, I’ll put a splash of Ginger in my bourbon or rum (try it), and that’s where I land with mixology.

On a recent trip to Intown, I was implored to try a concoction they developed called ‘The Southern Gentleman’.  It’s a simple bourbon-based cocktail that uses ginger and citrus to complement.  And compliment it does: it’s an easy-drinking, warm-weather bourbon cocktail that is extremely satisfying.  Ladies: you’ll love these too.

Given that we are in Masters week, I thought I’d share with the Red Clay Soldiers:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz of Bourbon (We’re going with Blade + Bow because it’s delicious)
• 1/2 oz Ginger Honey Syrup (Tippleman’s is excellent)
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice (about a lemon.  I strain mine because pulp is disgusting)

1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice
2. Pour in all ingredients
3. Shake it like a salt shaker.  A lot.
4. Pour over ice in a DOF glass.

These slide right down, so be careful…  Some images to bring it all home: