How to Make a Palmer Cocktail

A lost classic which will please any fan of bourbon, the Palmer is a delicious cocktail which deserves to be embraced by a larger audience than it currently enjoys. Simple and classic, this is a drink for adult drinkers with adult tastes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 ounces bourbon
• Dash bitters
• Lemon wedge
• Small highball glass (8 oz.)
• Ice

1. Add ice to your highball glass, along with the following:

2. 2 ounces bourbon

3. Single dash of bitters

4. The juice from your lemon wedge

5. Stir this well, drop in your wrung lemon wedge and drink.

Tips & Warnings

• Because this drink is predominantly bourbon without excessive mixer action, you really should spring for a nicer bourbon (think in the Maker's Mark range).
• Drink the Palmer with caution!