The mountain lion, also known as a cougar is Nevada’s largest cat. This elusive and mysterious animal can be found all across Nevada and can grow to be over 200lbs and 8 feet long! If you’re walking along Strawberry Road near Eureka and see a cougar do not try to approach it. “Nice kitty.” Instead, stick to the safer sweeter version we have created here:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 oz Two Bitch™ Bourbon
- 2 strawberries +1 for garnish
- 2 mint leaves +1 for garnish
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz vanilla simple syrup*
- club soda to fill
- ice
DIRECTIONS
- In a shaker muddle 2 strawberries and 2 mint leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Add bourbon and ice to shaker. Shake to frost.
- Double strain into tall glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda and stir. Garnish with strawberry and mint leaves.
*Vanilla simple syrup: Dissolve 1 cup sugar in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 1 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract.