Dive into the world of "Yellowstone" with the Heartless Cowgirl, a cocktail inspired by the hit TV series. This drink, featured in "The Official Yellowstone Bar Book" by Lex Taylor and Nathan Gurr, embodies the show's rugged yet captivating spirit. The book offers a collection of 75 recipes, each reflecting the characters and themes of the Yellowstone universe, including the history behind the Dutton family's preferred spirits.
The Heartless Cowgirl, described as "rough but loyal," packs a punch with its blend of barbecue bitters, habanero cola syrup, and white corn liquor (or moonshine). The drink's name alludes to a poignant storyline involving characters Lloyd and Laramie, adding another layer of depth to this intriguing cocktail.

Pictured above are actors Ryan Bingham (Lloyd) and Hassie Harrison (Laramie) at an event in Las Vegas. (Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Bingham's Bourbon)
Crafting the Heartless Cowgirl
This recipe yields one serving.
Ingredients:
- 1½ ounces Buffalo Trace White Dog (or moonshine)
- 1½ ounces Amaro
- ¼ ounce habanero cola syrup
- 4 dashes barbecue bitters
- Hickory chips for smoking
- 1 lemon twist

The Heartless Cowgirl cocktail features a smoky hickory flavor. (Harper Point Photography)
Instructions:
- Rinse a double rocks glass with water.
- Place a large ice cube in the glass. In a mixing glass, combine the Buffalo Trace White Dog, Amaro, habanero cola syrup, and bitters. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass.
- Using a cocktail smoker, infuse the drink with hickory smoke.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.

Find this recipe and more in "The Official Yellowstone Bar Book." (Simon & Schuster; Harper Point Photography)
This recipe, shared with Fox News Digital, offers a taste of the "Yellowstone" experience. As the second half of season five concludes, raise a glass to the Dutton family and their captivating world.
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