Kentucky Colonel
Also known as Kentucky B and B
The Kentucky Colonel is a very strong whiskey spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and smoky on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass. Also known as the Kentucky B and B.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 80 out of 100
- Herbal
- 40 out of 100
- Smoky
- 54 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Kentucky Colonel
To make a Kentucky Colonel, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 3 oz bourbon and ½ oz Benedictine. Garnish with lemon peel.
You'll need
- Bourbon3 oz
- Benedictine½ oz
- Lemon peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add bourbon and Benedictine to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why shake? A hard shake chills the drink quickly and blends everything evenly.
Kentucky Colonel questions
What does a Kentucky Colonel taste like?
Mostly sweet and smoky, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 35% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Kentucky Colonel?
About 35% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
Is a Kentucky B and B the same as a Kentucky Colonel?
Yes. Kentucky B and B is another name for the Kentucky Colonel; the recipe on this page covers both.
Should a Kentucky Colonel be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: a hard shake chills and dilutes it quickly.
What glass do you serve a Kentucky Colonel in?
A cocktail glass.