Taste profile
Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.
WhiskeyMediumCocktail glass
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Kentucky Colonel
Kentucky Colonel combines Bourbon, Benedictine, Lemon Peel in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for cozy night in.
Quick fact
Kentucky Colonel is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Bourbon, Benedictine, Lemon Peel.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes combine the courbon and Benedictine.
- 2Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
- 3Garnish with the lemon twist.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon Peel.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Kentucky Colonel is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Bourbon, Benedictine, Lemon Peel.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Bourbon, Benedictine, Lemon Peel. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Kentucky Colonel sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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Kentucky Colonel is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Bourbon, Benedictine, Lemon Peel.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon Peel.
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