Kentucky Colonel

Bourbon and Bénédictine. Honeyed and rich.

Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 33% ABV

Ingredients

• 60 ml Bourbon
• 15 ml Bénédictine
• Lemon twist (garnish)

Method

1. Chill the glass
2. Pour 60 ml bourbon into the mixing glass
3. Pour 15 ml Bénédictine into the mixing glass
4. Add ice
5. Stir
6. Strain
7. Garnish

About the Kentucky Colonel

The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.

Kentucky Colonel FAQ

What's in a Kentucky Colonel?

60 ml bourbon, 15 ml bénédictine, garnished with lemon twist.

How strong is a Kentucky Colonel?

About 33% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.

Should I shake or stir a Kentucky Colonel?

Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.

What glass do you serve a Kentucky Colonel in?

A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.