Off to the Races

This simple cocktail includes bourbon, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and a few dashes of orange bitters.

The following recipe makes 1 cocktail.

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Off to the Races

This simple cocktail includes bourbon, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and a few dashes of orange bitters.

The following recipe makes 1 cocktail.

Ingredients

• 2.5 oz bourbon of choice
• 1 oz grapefruit juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• ½ oz Lime Juice
• 2 dashes of orange bitters
• 1 oz club soda
• 1 slice of fresh orange, as garnish

Instructions 

• Chill a rocks glass in the freezer.
• Combine the bourbon, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and orange bitters in a shaker with ice.
• Shake for five seconds.
• Strain into a chilled rocks glass, over ice.
• Top with a splash of club soda.
• Garnish with a slice of fresh orange.

Notes

If you prefer a cocktail with less sweetness, cut down on the quantity of simple syrup.