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Woodford Reserve Turkey Brine
Recipe and photos by Woodford Reserve found here. FOR THE BRINE: (Measurements shown are for a 20-pound bird.) Combine all ingredients together in a large pot and bring to a simmer until incorporated. Cool to 40 degrees. Brine the turkey overnight for best results. FOR THE TURKE…
This “Fall Forward” Cocktail is Perfect For Long, Chilly Nights
The days are shorter and the nights are colder – and this year, let’s be real, that’s way more excuses than we need for a stiff drink. Make the most of nights at home by the fire with this rich, herbal cocktail mixed with Filibuster Dual Cask Bourbon. The bourbon, with its polit…
This Cherry Pie Old Fashioned Cocktail Is An After-Dinner Dream
There’s something magical about digging into a freshly baked cherry pie, and one that has a bit of bourbon in it is even better. I wanted to use the bourbon base-notes of the maple syrup with a fruit that wouldn’t overpower it and would marry well together as you sipped it. I fo…
Sip the Last of Days of Warm Weather with this Michter’s Kentucky Buck Cocktail
While shorter days and cooler temps are creeping in, hang onto the last memories of warmer months with the Kentucky Buck. And if a chill is already the air – let the bourbon warm you up! Ingredients: 2 oz Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon ¾ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simpl…
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar’s Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade
It was nominated for a James Beard Award and was named “Best New Restaurant” by Bon Appétit, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar serves up inventive takes on classic Southern goodness and has locations in Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Singapore – with locations coming soon in Dal…
We’re Feeling Toasty with this Bourbon S’mores Boulevardier
This sweet, nostalgic cocktail from Cooper’s Craft offers flavors from one of your childhood favorites – sticky, smoky, s’mores. While the classic recipe layers graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallow for a fireside treat you can’t quite wipe off your hands for the r…
Woodford Reserve Has Unveiled Their Annual $1000 Mint Julep
With the Kentucky Derby just a month away, Woodford Reserve has unveiled their annual $1000 Mint Julep. This year’s cups commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Derby’s first female jockey, Diane Crump. Crump rode a horse named Fathom in the 1970 Kentucky Derby, finishing 15th b…
Kentucky Flat White
Traditionally, a flat white is a coffee drink consisting of espresso with microfoam (steamed milk with small, fine bubbles, and a velvety consistency). But in this Kentucky Flat White, we’re swapping microfoam for bourbon cream and, of course, adding bourbon! Editor’s Note: We r…
Bulleit Bourbon Swizzle Cocktail
Photo and Recipe found here at bulleit.com. “A bartender’s favorite, the Bourbon Swizzle gives you a dazzling blend of sweet and bitter tones, and Bulleit Bourbon provides a bold and satisfying spirit base.” Ingredients 1.3 oz. Bulleit Bourbon 1 oz. lemon juice 0.75 oz. simple s…
Bourbon Whipped Cream
Recipe and Photos by Bourbon Barrel Foods found here. “Bourbon Whipped Cream is quick and easy to make. Bring the favorite flavors of the South to your dessert table. This is perfect in Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffe, Irish Coffee and on top of Ice Cream. #eatyourbourbon” Editors Not…
Kick off Summer with Belle Meade’s Tiki Style ‘Saved by the Belle’ Cocktail
“’Saved by the Belle’ has been an excellent addition to our Spring/Summer cocktail line-up. Showcasing a phenomenal bourbon in a Tiki Style cocktail is perfect for Florida as well. ‘Saved by the Belle’ was created by Meghan McCaskill at Prato in Winter Park, Florida.” Recipe and…
Maker’s Mark Bourbon & Coke Float
“Legend has it that the Ice Cream Float was invented on a particularly hot Philadelphia day by a soda vendor who had run out of ice. To cool his drinks, Robert McCay Green tried ice cream and, while the result wasn’t exactly what Green intended, his floats did create a bit of a…
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Butter Cake
“A simple and delicious cake made even more elegant when topped with berries and whipped cream.” Recipe and Photos found here at www.woodfordreserve.com. INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound or 2 sticks butter at room temperature 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 tablespoon Woodford Reserve Bourbon…
Maker’s Mark Sausage Balls with Bourbon Mustard
“This classic Southern appetizer works great when paired with a Maker’s cocktail or taken along to a potluck party. These cheesy bite-sized beauties are served with a Bourbon Mustard Dipping Sauce that brings a nice blend of mustardy heat, sweet honey and caramel notes from the…
Bourbon & Blackberry Pop-Tarts
Recipe and Photos by Pate Giltner found here at www.thegandmkitchen.com “Homemade Pop-Tarts! I’m going to say it again just cause it sounds so good, HOMEMADE POP-TARTS! You guys, these pop-tarts are really just mini pies that you can carry around and eat like a sandwich, but a r…
Bourbon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Recipe and Photos by Pate Giltner found here at www.thegandmkitchen.com “This bourbon chocolate chip banana bread contains all my favorite things, bourbon, chocolate, bananas, and cardamom. It’s as satisfying as they come, plus its made with half almond flour and half all-purpos…
Reward Yourself with this ‘Better Than Sex’ Cocktail
Belle’s Cocktail House, in Lexington, Kentucky, and one of our TBR Best Bars has created a cocktail they’re calling Better Than Sex. Whiskey, peanut butter, bacon, and chocolate — this cocktail has all the makings to live up to it’s name! Better Than Sex is a decadent cocktail t…
This Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Iced Coffee is Your New Weekend Wakeup
“Combining the full-bodied, less acidic flavor of cold-brewed coffee with decadent chocolate bitters, this Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Iced Coffee accentuates the subtle char notes of Basil Hayden’s Bourbon.” Recipe and Photo found here at www.basilhaydens.com Editor’s Note: We love…
Five Easy Tips to Step Up Your Cocktail Skills
With all the different bourbons on back bars and store shelves today, it’s easy to fall into the trap of taking neat pours of everything, just to be sure you’ve tried them all. While we’re always down for two or three fingers of something new, that does mean we sometimes forget…
Four Ways to Drink Whiskey With Every Course of Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, millions of Americans will crisscross the country for the sake of family and food. Turkeys will cook in ovens en masse, children will whine over green bean casserole. For those hoping to embrace a boozier Thanksgiving Day, we spoke with bar experts about how t…