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The Waysider

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (114)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
5 fresh Mint leaves
1 2⁄3 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
5⁄12 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
5⁄6 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 fl oz Thomas Henry Ginger Beer

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Garnish: Mint sprigs bouquet

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Collins glass

Method:

SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with ginger beer.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 17.7 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

Review

A cross between a bourbon-based Southside and a bourbon mule. Packs a gingery bourbon punch.

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Comments & Discussion

Chris Garner Premium Member
More like a cross between a mint julep and a Mamie Taylor. Will try this one soon. Not sure how to measure 5/12oz using your jigger
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Mike Gibb Premium Member
Switch the recipe to show in ml.
It will all make more sense then :)
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Jose Cruz
Great Mix ! Hey difford, on the video they mention to stir after topoff ! Best use of bourbon yet ! ... or maybe is all that mint and lime and high quality ginger beer... we will never know.
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
Tasty! Nice to find an uncommon cocktail that uses ginger beer. I feel like the Bourbon got a little lost in the mix, so might need to try it with a bit more, or a different Bourbon (only have Yellowstone Select right now). (I also converted rich syrup to simple syrup, so it's possible the extra water content diluted things too much...)
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Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
You're right. Now fixed. Many thanks for bringing to my attention.
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