THE RICHARD JENKINS

By BobD

Ingredients

• 1 DRINK
• 3 thin lime slices
• 2 tsp superfine granulated sugar
• 1/2 oz water (1 Tbsp)
• 2 oz (1/4 cup) Woodford Reserve or other small-batch bourbon
• 1 large egg white
• Angostura bitters

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from gourmet.com

Preparation

Step 1

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Using a muddler or a long-handled spoon, muddle lime slices with sugar and water in a cocktail shaker.

Add bourbon and egg white and fill shaker three fourths full of ice.

Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then strain into an 8-oz Old-Fashioned glass and top with a few dashes of bitters.