A great expression of the drink, this variation isn’t bound to gin profile. It instead relies upon the quirky-roundness of a rye white dog vs. vodka for its nuance. Unusual, yet very tasty! Wash a cocktail glass with Wasmund’s Fox Rye Spirit Stir 2 oz. Neutral Vodka, (use Crystal Head Vodka, Ketel One or Russian… Read more »
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Wild Turkey Cocktails Celebrating National Bourbon Heritage Month
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, which means you have an even better reason to celebrate Bourbon for an entire month. At BourbonBlog.com, we do it every month and we encourage you to as well. Wild Turkey tells us that have put a unique take on three of the most iconic whiskey cocktails–the Manhattan, the… Read more »
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 »
“Big Red” Onions Recipe
Kentuckians like Texans and vice versa. Perhaps it’s because we gave them Daniel Boone at the Alamo, or that they gave us chili (the average Kentuckian’s favorite [it’s not Kentucky burgoo] meal.) I’d honestly bet that it’s because we share the same soda- Big Red. This stuff has traditionally been released to select states, yet… Read more »
Blueberry/Coca-Cola Infusion
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 »
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