KENTUCKY COOLER

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Provided by James Briscione

Categories     beverage

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Brown sugar-bourbon seasoning, such as McCormick's Brown Sugar-Bourbon Seasoning, for rimming glasses
1 Meyer lemon, sliced into wheels, plus 12 ounces fresh lemon juice (peel reserved for Meyer Lemon Simple Syrup, recipe follows)
8 ounces Meyer Lemon Simple Syrup, recipe follows
16 ounces bourbon, such as Marker's Mark
Tonic water, for topping off drinks
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Zest of 2 Meyer lemons, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the seasoning mix on a small plate. Rub the rims of 4 rocks glasses or mason jars with one of the lemon slices, then dip into the seasoning mix. Fill the glasses with ice.
  • Fill a pitcher halfway with ice cubes. Add the lemon juice, Meyer Lemon Simple Syrup and bourbon. Stir until thoroughly chilled.
  • Pour the cocktail into the glasses and top each with a splash of tonic. Garnish each with a mint sprig and some lemon wheels. Serve immediately.
  • Place the lemon zest in a heatproof bowl. Combine the sugar and salt with 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the boiling mixture over the lemon peels and let steep 20 to 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Jessica Lash
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I made this drink for my friends and they loved it. It's a great drink for a summer party.


Gwen P
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This drink is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of lemonade and cranberry juice.


Hamaad Ahmed
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I've tried a lot of different Kentucky Cooler recipes, and this is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


ja!da _UwU
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I love that this drink is made with real fruit. It's so much better than store-bought coolers.


Siyanda Mkhize
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This is the perfect drink for a party. It's easy to make a large batch, and it's always a hit.


Mahammad hanif mahar Hanif mahar
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I wasn't sure how this drink would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great balance of sweet and tart.


mik thomas
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This drink is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can use fresh or frozen fruit.


Atit Sharma
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I've made this drink several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect drink for a hot summer day.


Tee Khema
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This is my new favorite summer drink! It's so easy to make and so refreshing. I love the tartness of the lemonade and the sweetness of the cranberry juice.


Tom Ndoci
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Absolutely delicious! The Kentucky Cooler was a hit at my party. The combination of flavors was perfect, and the drink was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.