The syrup mentioned in BourbonBlog.com‘s article and creation “Maker’s and Coke, Reengineered” can also be used in a tertiary, or balancing approach. This simple infusion recipe brings a balance to the infusion that is ‘good out of the bottle.’ Shaken, served up. Pretty garnish. Done. For the syrup: 1 part Coca-cola 1 part Sugar Bring… Read more »

 
Maker’s and Coke Reengineered

When the staff at BourbonBlog.com first tasted the new Maker’s 46, our heads were awash with ideas for using the newest member of the bourbon family. We finally settled on this recipe as the most appropriate first. The Maker’s and Coke is most likely the single most enjoyed drink in Kentucky. To take the commonplace,… Read more »

 
All Star Julep – from All Star Lanes, London, England

This Julep recipe made from Buffalo Trace Bourbon comes from London, England’s All Star Lanes. It is a take on the classic Mint Julep recipe with quite a twist. All Star Julep Recipe Ingredients: 40ml Buffalo Trace Bourbon 15ml Crème de apricot 25ml of Cranberry 8 Mint Leaves 10ml Raspberry Puree 1 Lemon Wedge Instructions:… Read more »

 
The Pin – from All Star Lanes, London, England

This Maker’s Mark recipe comes from London, England’s All Star Lanes. The pin (served in a custom made bowling pin tiki mug –intended to be shared by 2 people…but it’s up to you really!!) Ingredients: 80ml of Maker’s Mark Bourbon 20ml Benedictine 10ml Crème de Mure 50ml Lemon 25ml Gomme 20ml Blackberry Puree Topped with… Read more »

 
Seasonality: The Gazpacho Cocktail

Like chefs, bartenders design cocktails based upon a variety of different criteria. At the top of this wide and variant list is the question of the season. Indeed, whether the mixologist knows it consciously or not, I believe that we all ‘get in the mood, and that this mood compels us, instinctively, to follow the… Read more »

 
The Malted Alexander

The Brandy Alexander has existed in its esoteric cradle for too long. This recipe updates and elaborates upon the original expression of this classic. Single Malt Whisky, meet malted beverage. For more recipe ideas, subscribe The Malted Alexander   2 oz. Wasmund’s Single Malt Whisky 3 oz. Coffee Ice cream 3 ice cubes Place all… Read more »

 
Bourbon Cocktails from Peninsula Grill, Planters Inn, Charleston, South Carolina

BourbonBlog.com’s Tom Fischer travels to Charleston, South Carolina and Peninsula Grill at Planters Inn invites him in for a few Bourbon cocktails. Planter’s Inn has been highly awarded by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Magazine, and for good reason! Peninsula Grill is known for delicious Bourbon cocktails and Wild Turkey American Honey recipes and Bourbon… Read more »

 
Wild Turkey American Honey Recipes For Summer and More from Wild Turkey Bourbon

Wild Turkey Bourbon  Master Distiller Jimmy Russell tells BourbonBlog.com that just because the Kentucky Derby is over doesn’t mean that the flavors of the Southern classic Julep are out for the rest of the season. Russell’s summer recipe, Wild Turkey Mint Tea, and other summer drinks made with Wild Turkey American Honey and Wild Turkey… Read more »

 
Woodford Reserve Belmont Breeze Official Cocktail of the Belmont Stakes

Woodford Reserve Belmont Breeze Official Cocktail of the Belmont Stakes 1 ½ oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon 2 oz. Lemonade 1 oz. Pomegranate juice Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge or cherry. Woodford Reserve Bourbon is a sponsor of the 142nd running… Read more »

 
The Bloody Eye, sometimes boys just have to be boys…

Sometimes, boys just have to be boys. This beer cocktail/sidecar/deconstructed machination draws influence from a couple of the classic challenging drinks that bartenders make for gregarious bachelor groups. The Boilermaker involves dropping a shot of choice into a half-filled beer and then drinking it all in one fell swoop. The Red Eye is simply hot… Read more »