Ingredients
- 60 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
- 30 ml Branch water
Preparation
- Build in a rocks glass with ice.
- Stir gently.
Origin Story
The Bourbon & Branch cocktail is believed to have originated in the late 19th century in the United States, where bourbon was commonly enjoyed. It is named after the branch water used to dilute the whiskey, a practice that was popular among bourbon drinkers seeking a smoother experience.
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Seen in
- Unforgiven 1992
Clint Eastwood's retired gunslinger returns to the whiskey-soaked saloon world of the Old West.