Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Today we're making the King Kong, a modern bourbon cocktail created by Sam Ross. It drinks like an Old Fashioned with a tropical edge thanks to Jamaican rum and banana liqueur. If you're looking for an easy summer bourbon cocktail that's spirit-forward without being too heavy, this one is worth a try. Cheers!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:25 The History
01:51 Original Grain
03:14 The Booze
05:30 The Recipe
06:32 Sips & Sign Off

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THE KING KONG RECIPE 5:30
1.5 oz (45 ml) Old Grand-Dad Bonded 100 Proof Bourbon
1/2 oz (15 ml) Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum
1/2 oz (15 ml) Giffard Banane du Brésil Liqueur
3 dashes Angostura Bitters
Expressed lemon oil and peel for garnish

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