For Kentuckians, the first Saturday in May is a celebration not only of horses, but of identity. Gatherings of ‘kith and kin’ form across the state and we are reminded of our land, heritage and yes, our bourbon. The recognized drink of the day is the mint julep, which in itself traditionally used the first… Read more »
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Julep Down Under by Jenni Pittman, Proof on Main, 21c, Louisville
Proof on Main’s Jenni Pittman won 3rd Place for this Julep Down Under Recipe in the 2010 Four Roses Julep Contest. Here is the recipe… Julep Down Under by Jenni Pittman, Proof on Main, 21c, Louisville, Kentucky Ingredients: 1.5 oz mango puree (combine flesh of 2 mango & 1/2 cup fresh brewed tea in blender,… Read more »
Kilo Kai Iced Coffee
As the temperatures get warmer, people begin thinking less about steaming-hot cups of coffee and start looking to iced-coffees. This is a nice variation on the king of the class… Vietnamese Coffee. Enjoyed as the daily pick-me-up beverage of choice in this tropical zone, we could think of no better way to incorporate the flavors… Read more »
Bubble Tea Expression
In Southeast Asia, people commonly enjoy a beverage called ‘bubble tea.’ It is a variety of juices, teas and extracts to which sweetened, cooked tapioca pearls are added. The drink is enjoyed with a larger-than-life straw, through which the pearls might pass. At BourbonBlog.com, we have decided to use this as the inspiration for our… Read more »
The Perfect Finish Juelp by Aaron Price, Maker’s Mark Lounge, Louisville, Kentucky
This is the winner of 2nd place recipe in the 2010 Four Roses Julep Contest. “The Perfect Finish” by Aaron Price of Maker’s Mark Lounge Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Four Roses Small Batch 3/4 oz Amaretto Disaronno Angostura Bitters Simple Syrup Orange Juice Orange Slice Mint Instructions: Place an orange slice in the bottom of… Read more »
Cherry Blossom Julep by Roy McCollister of Varanese Restaurant, Louisville
Rory McCollister’s “Cherry Blossom Julep” This is the 1st place winning recipe in the 2010 Four Roses Julep Contest. Ingredients: · 1 1/2 oz Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon · 1 1/2 oz Dried Cherry Lemon Zest Gastrique · Fresh Mint · 2 oz Tamarind Soda · 2 oz Ginger Ale To make the Gastrique:… Read more »
Chocolate Old-Fashioned Cocktail Recipe Demonstrated
Think of the classic Kentucky Bourbon Ball candy meeting chocolate covered fruit. Watch the video here and below as the classic Old-Fashioned cocktail is blended with a touch of dessert flavor and adds new depth to the drink in this new creation by BourbonBlog.com. Chocolate Old-Fashioned Cocktail Recipe by BourbonBlog.com For a lighter chocolate flavor… Read more »
Celebratory Shots for Final Four Finishes by Stephen Dennison
The time of year for March Madness parties has arrived again. Across America people entertain friends, anxiously waiting for the triumphant buzzer that announces their team’s place in the big dance. Bourbonblog.com would like to show you how to make the final, game winning shot that places the cap on your own final four experience,… Read more »
Old Fashioned #9 with Maker’s Mark by Stephen Dennison
Old Fashioned #9 by Stephen Dennison 1 oz Maker’s Mark 1 oz Pimm’s #1 orange cherry dash of bitters (optional) Muddle orange and cherry in a highball glass. Add ice. Add rest of ingredients. Pour into a shaker, leaving no pulp behind in the glass. Shake 5 – 7 times. Re-ice the glass. Strain over… Read more »
World’s First Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Cocktail from BourbonBlog.com
× Beer, Bourbon and BBQ are three American favorites that you may have consumed all in the same weekend, but how about in one delicious and hearty drink? Watch the video above as BourbonBlog.com Mixologist Stephen Dennison and BourbonBlog.com Host Tom Fischer create the first ever cocktail (perfected recipe underneath). For more unique cocktail recipes,… Read more »
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