The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games kicks off today with opening ceremonies, and BourbonBlog.com brings you the Bluegrass Breeze Recipe, the official cocktail of the 2010 Alltech FEi World Equestrian Games. Of course, it is made with Maker’s Mark Bourbon, the official Bourbon being served at World Equestrian Games. Recipe: 1.5 ounces Maker’s Mark… Read more »
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DeGroff Delight
DeGroff Delight, by Dale DeDeGroff Ingredients: Chopped Peaches (about three chunks) 2 slices of lemon fresh mint dash of simple syrup 1 and 1/4 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon Instructions: Shake very hard. Pour over ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a sprig of mint. This recipe was originally created to celebrated Maker’s Mark’s… Read more »
The Smoked Vessel
Glass, while appearing to be smooth and impermeable, has microscopic valleys that can be used to hold flavoring elements. Bartenders regularly use this concept, washing with Absinthe, Vermouth or other spirits. This technique holds smoke, affecting the nose of the cocktail. Mis-en-place: ¼ lb Smoking wood of choice, in a heat-resistant plate. Brulee torch Cocktail… 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 »
Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival, BourbonBlog.com in D.C.
“Brew it. Taste it. Sip it. Pork it,” is the motto. Across the country is where it happens. The Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival describes it all! BourbonBlog.com is a friend of this unparalleled festival as they’ve invited us to be part of it several times this year touring across the U.S.A. This weekend, we… Read more »
Varanese Restaurant, Louisville, Kentucky
Varanese Restaurant is an eclectic Mediterranean style restaurant in the Historic Clifton neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky opened by Chef John Varanese in 2007. Fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu and a Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to… Read more »
Julep Ball Pre-Derby Eve
Gracious Hospitality and Gonzo Journalism at the Galt House Kentucky Derby Eve and half of the Bourbonblog.com team at the Barnstable-Brown Gala on their way while and the other half split to cover the Julep Ball at the Galt House Ballroom. We couldn’t have been more happy with the turnout and the vibrancy of the… Read more »
Z’s Fusion, Louisville, Kentucky
The eclectic and elegant, Z’s Fusion is on the Urban Bourbon Trail. Z’s Fusion specializes in Euro-Asian Fusion cuisine using the freshest local ingredients available. The bar stocks over 50 Bourbons, and several appetizers, entrees and a dessert feature the magic ingredient. For a truly unique Bourbon experience, try the Cherry Pipe Tobacco-infused Maker’s Mark… Read more »
Junk Food Cocktails by Stephen Dennison
As a Master Sommelier friend put it to me- ‘We are the Coke Generation.’ Inspired by this truth, we set to produce some recipes that appeal to people’s junk-food cravings. Sweet by definition, these should be taken at the end of the meal with (or as) dessert. We at BourbonBlog.com hope you will enjoy these… Read more »
Mint Julep Creations Video Episode from the Four Roses Julep Contest 2010
BourbonBlog.com’s 2010 Four Roses Julep Contest Video episode. Watch the Kentucky Derby Mint Julep created with Four Roses Bourbon by ten Louisville bartenders and mixologists, including the winning recipes featured below. × RECIPE LINKS: 1st Place Winner- Cherry Blossom Julep Recipe by Rory McCollister of Varanese 2nd Place – The Perfect Finish Recipe by Aaron Price,… Read more »
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