The Dusty Dodge
On Independence Day weekend back in 1884, debauched frontier town Dodge City, KS staged the first ever American Bullfight, in an effort to keep its reputation sullied. Learn about the controversial spectacle, then get outta Dodge and into this custom cocktail:
*”The Dusty Dodge,” as whipped up by Brent Piepergerdes, bar manager at Henry’s in Lawrence - the rowdiest Kansas town of OUR century.”
Add to a shaker (but do not shake!):
- 2 1/2 oz. Bulleit Rye Frontier Bourbon
- 1/2 oz. Chambord
- dash of bitters
- lemon juice (half a lemon)
- 2 oz. ginger beer
- 4 oz. San Pellegrino Limonata (from a bottle)
Stir it rapidly, like a tornado - in honor of Dodge City’s distinction as the windiest city in America. Strain over ice into a pint glass. No garnish. Admire the innocuous pink surface, knowing full well the deep dark history lurking within. Then let it stampede through your brain.
