The Cowboy bourbon and root beer cocktail over ice with a Soda Jerk Root Beer Shot bottle cocktail with Soda Jerk bottle
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The Cowboy: Bourbon and Root Beer

Two ingredients, one glass, zero fuss. The Cowboy is what happens when a root beer float grows up and orders bourbon. Equal parts smooth bourbon and creamy Soda Jerk Root Beer Shot over a big cube. Nostalgic, a little rugged, and ready in under a minute.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Soda Jerk Root Beer Shot
  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 1 large ice cube

Makes 1 drink.

How to make bourbon and root beer

  1. Fill a rocks glass with one large cube (or ice).
  2. Pour equal parts Soda Jerk Root Beer Shot and bourbon over the top.
  3. Stir once. Done. Be a Jerk responsibly.

Variations & swaps

  • Bold Fashioned: add a couple dashes of bitters, a cherry, and an orange twist for the Old Fashioned version.
  • Rye instead of bourbon: use rye for a drier, spicier edge.
  • Tall pour: lengthen with a splash of soda water over ice for a lighter highball.

FAQ

What is bourbon and root beer called?

It doesn't have one universal name. People just call it bourbon and root beer, or a root beer bourbon cocktail. Ours is The Cowboy: equal parts bourbon and Soda Jerk Root Beer Shot.

Does bourbon go with root beer?

Yes. Bourbon's caramel and vanilla notes are a natural match for root beer's sweet, spiced profile. It's one of the easiest two-ingredient cocktails you can make.

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