The Bracket Buster Cocktail

The Bracket Buster Cocktail

A bold bourbon and ginger beer cocktail with a citrus kick, built for game-day celebrations.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 210/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This tall, fizzy cocktail balances smoky bourbon with spicy ginger beer and fresh lime juice over plenty of ice. A splash of orange liqueur rounds out the sharp edges, making it an easy sipper for watching upsets unfold. Serve it in a highball glass with a lime wheel for a casual party pour.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 4 ounces ginger beer
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 lime wheel, for garnish

Method

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

  2. Pour the bourbon, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice over the ice.

  3. Top with the ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.

  4. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.

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    The Bracket Buster Cocktail

    This tall, fizzy cocktail balances smoky bourbon with spicy ginger beer and fresh lime juice over plenty of ice. A splash of orange liqueur rounds out the sharp edges, making it an easy sipper for watching upsets unfold. Serve it in a highball glass with a lime wheel for a casual party pour.

    5 min 1 serving 210 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces bourbon
    • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
    • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
    • 4 ounces ginger beer
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • 1 lime wheel, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

    2. 2

      Pour the bourbon, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice over the ice.

    3. 3

      Top with the ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.

    4. 4

      Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.