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The Bracket Buster

Inspired by March Madness Final Four 2026

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 4 oz cold lager beer

Instructions

  1. 1Add bourbon, lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters to a pint glass.
  2. 2Add three ice cubes and stir briefly to combine.
  3. 3Slowly pour the cold lager over the back of a spoon to layer it on top.
  4. 4Give one gentle stir from the bottom to barely blend the layers.
  5. 5Serve immediately while the beer is still fizzy. Drop a lemon wheel on the rim.

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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive.