Friday, January 09, 2015

Drink of the week: Buck Hunter cocktail

Photo by Scott Suchman
Today’s Drink of the Week comes from our Imbibe 75 Bartender of the Year, Derek Brown. Washington, D.C.-based Brown runs some of the city’s top spots for drinks, and his Buck Hunter cocktail is a perfect example of how a seemingly simple mix of ingredients can quickly combine into a delicious punch big enough for a group. And for more on Brown, and the rest of this year’s Imbibe 75, check out our January/February issue.

Buck Hunter
6 oz. bourbon
2 1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
2 1/4 oz. ginger syrup
1 1/2 oz. water
4 oz. sparkling water
3 Dashes Angostura bitters
Tools: pitcher, large spoon
Glass: rocks
Garnish: lemon wheel

Add all ingredients to a large pitcher. Add ice and give a few stirs to chill. Pour into glasses and garnish.

Derek Brown, Eat the Rich, Washington, DC