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How to Make a French Bulldog Cocktail

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While we love bourbon year round, it’s nice to find a refreshing take on the brown stuff. Our man Mike Morris at Charleston’s The Park Café showed us how to make a satiating summer cocktail, The French Bulldog cocktail.

Related: Best bourbons under $20

Here is how you can make it at home:

In a cocktail shaker add:

  • 1 ounce of Bourbon
  • 1 ounce of Averna
  • 3 quarters lemon juice
  • ½ ounce simple syrup
  • Shake with ice
  • Strain into a glass
  • Add ice
  • Garnish with lemon twist

Cheers!

Jeremy Kaplan
Jeremy Kaplan
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