Bourbon Cream Cocktail

Name: Bourbon Cream Cocktail
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 1 oz heavy cream; 0.5 oz brown sugar (Dissolved in 0.5 oz warm water); 0.25 oz simple syrup; Grated nutmeg (garnish)

A rich and velvety bourbon cocktail with brown sugar and cream, like a sophisticated adult dessert.

bourbonEasy~15% ABV

MethodShakeGlassRocks GlassIcecubedGarnishGrated nutmeg

⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 ozbourbon
1 ozheavy cream
½ ozbrown sugar(Dissolved in 0.5 oz warm water)
¼ ozsimple syrup
Grated nutmeggarnish

Tools

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Instructions

1Dissolve brown sugar in a small amount of warm water to create a syrup.
2Add bourbon, heavy cream, and brown sugar syrup to a shaker.
3Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
4Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
5Grate fresh nutmeg over the top.

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History & Origin

An American take on cream-based cocktails, this drink showcases bourbon's natural caramel and vanilla notes enhanced by brown sugar. Popular in bourbon country and often served as an after-dinner sipper, it bridges the gap between cocktail and dessert.

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