A splash of homemade Dijon syrup adds a tangy kick to the gingery Joe Buck from Austin’s Midnight Cowboy.
1½ oz. corn whiskey
½ oz. Dijon syrup
Scant ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
Ginger beer
Tools: shaker, strainer, barspoon
Glass: copper mug
Garnish: thinly sliced lemon wheel dusted with sweet smoked paprika
Combine all ingredients, except the ginger beer, and shake with ice. Strain into a copper mug filled with cracked ice and top with ginger beer. Gently stir to incorporate all ingredients and garnish.
Brian Dressel, Midnight Cowboy, Austin, Texas
