#474 - Best Cocktail with Becky Ward

What is the Best Cocktail? Our pal Becky Ward joins us and introduces two show-inspired cocktails: The Asked and Answered  ◦4 oz. Buffalo Trace Bourbon ◦2 oz. Punt e Mes ◦2 oz. St. Germaine  ◦1 oz. Islay scotch (Smokehead, Tequila Cask) ◦1/2 oz. Fresh lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a tall cocktail pitcher, stir with ice for 30 seconds. Strain and serve up in a coupe or over a single large format ice cube in a rocks glass. (Serves 2 generously) The Plume ◦Fresh mint leaves ◦3 oz. Grey Whale Gin ◦2 oz. Barrel Aged Tom Cat Gin ◦1 oz. Lilet Blanc ◦1 oz. Salers Aperitif ◦1/2 oz. Fresh lime juice ◦4 dashes cardamom bitters  Muddle mint in the bottom of a glass cocktail pitcher. Add remaining ingredients. Stir with ice for 30 seconds. Strain and serve up in a coupe or over a single large format ice cube in a rocks glass.  (Serves 2-3)