Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Maker’s and Ginger

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Maker's® & Ginger

As delicious as it is effervescent, even the experienced mixologist will find this easy-to-make classic hard to pass up. The origins of this simple mix trace back to 1890 when a nonalcoholic drink called the Horse's Neck was made with ginger ale, ice and lemon peel. By 1910, bourbon was added to make a Stiff Horse's Neck – later abbreviated back to just Horse's Neck. We still like to simply call it like it is – a Maker's^® & Ginger.

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1-3 min
Citrus

ingredients and how to craft

1.5 Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Ginger ale
Lime wedge for garnish

How to craft

STEP 1: GRAB YOUR GLASS

Fill rocks glass with ice.

STEP 2: ADD SOME FIZZ

Add Maker's Mark^® and top off with ginger ale to taste.

STEP 3: GARNISH

Garnish with a lime wedge.

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