How To Make The Dreamer Cocktail - Building A Drink: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixed Drink and Cocktail Recipes

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The Dreamer
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 dash blackberry syrup (to taste)
  • 4-5 oz ginger beer
  • Garnish:  1 sprig mint
  • Garnish:  few whole blackberries

INSTRUCTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and a dash of blackberry syrup.  Fill the shaker with ice, and shake well.  Fill a highball glass with ice and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.  Gently pour ginger beer on top to create a layered effect.  Garnish with a sprig of mint and a few whole blackberries on top.  Serve immediately and enjoy!

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NOTES
The "Dreamer" cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, symbolizing unity and peace. The layers in the drink represent the complexity and depth of Dr. King's vision, making it a meaningful and refreshing choice for commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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