Boxcar

8 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce triple sec
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • Granulated sugar, for rimming the glass
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. 1
    For the sour mix: Stir together the lemon juice and Simple Syrup in a glass.
  2. 2
    For the boxcar: Pour the bourbon into a cocktail shaker.
  3. 3
    Add the triple sec and 1 ounce of the sour mix.
  4. 4
    Shake for 8 to 10 seconds.
  5. 5
    Wet the rim of a cocktail glass by rubbing it with the lemon wedge.
  6. 6
    Roll the rim of the glass in sugar to coat.
  7. 7
    Strain the shaker into the sugar-rimmed glass.
  8. 8
    This cocktail can be served straight up or on the rocks.
  9. 9
    Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan.
  10. 10
    Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
  11. 11
    (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.)
  12. 12
    Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

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