Vanilla Bourbon Cola
A refreshing and unique twist on a classic drink that mixes smooth bourbon with rich vanilla and sweet cola.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Muddler
- 1 Rocks glass
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Ice cube tray
- 1 jigger
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz vanilla syrup
- 4 oz cola
- 1 vanilla bean
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add 2 oz of bourbon and 1 oz of vanilla syrup to the shaker.
- Using the muddler, gently press down on the vanilla bean to release its flavor. Add the muddled vanilla bean to the shaker.
- Close the shaker and shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Place ice cubes in the rocks glass.
- Use a strainer to pour the contents of the shaker over the ice cubes in the rocks glass.
- Top off the glass with 4 oz of cola.
- Stir gently and garnish with a fresh vanilla bean if desired.
- Enjoy your Vanilla Bourbon Cola!
Notes
You can use any type of bourbon for this recipe, but a smooth and slightly sweet bourbon will pair best with the vanilla.
To make the drink stronger, increase the amount of bourbon to 3 oz.
If you don't have vanilla syrup, you can make your own by mixing equal parts of sugar and water and adding a splash of vanilla extract.
For a fun twist, use vanilla bean infused cola instead of regular cola.