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Survive Your Snow Day With Bourbon, Beer, and Beef Stew

Recipe and Photos by Marc Matsumoto Winter has arrived in the Bluegrass, complete with icy winds and more snow than the state has seen in years. Simmer a pot of this easy, delicious, secret ingredient stew – and save the rest of the Bourbon for your snowed in selves. Find out mo…

Bourbon Snow Cream

By Elizabeth Roach Here in the homeland of bourbon, a blustery snowstorm has us in a state of emergency. As road crews man the plows and scatter salt, those of us snowed in are left to our own resources. That can only mean one thing: bring on the bourbon. As frigidly serene as t…

National Hot Toddy Day with Wild Turkey

Photo and Recipe Wild Turkey As Kentucky prepares for 8 inches of snow, Bourbon Buzz is getting ready to brave the weather with Wild Turkey! Hot Toddies have been a favorite “medicinal” cocktail since the 18th century, when Scottish doctors started prescribing the dram to…

The Clermont Cocktail

Photos and Recipe by Knob Creek Knob Creek’s Clermont is named for the city of Clermont, Kentucky, where the Jim Beam American Stillhouse has made its home. The Knob Creek Rye, bitters, and simple syrup may make this seem like a straightforward cocktail, but the addition of absi…

Woodford Reserve Bourbon Chili

Photo and Recipe Edible Louisville Every chili recipe should have a secret ingredient, and what’s better than Bourbon? Originally published at ediblecommunities.com, this recipe uses ingredients inspired by the Woodford Reserve Flavor wheel to blend flawlessly with the generous…

Bulleit Bacon Bloody Mary

Photo and Recipe by Bulleit Bourbon Happy New Year, Bourbon lovers! January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day – and for good reason. Cure your hangover with a little hair of the dog and try this Bulleit Bacon Bloody Mary. While traditional Bloodies call for vodka, Bourbon is the p…

Peppercorn Steaks with Bourbon Sauce

Recipe by Rick Rodgers, Photos by David Bishop Originally posted at bonappetit.com Ingredients 4 teaspoons four-peppercorn spice mix or whole black peppercorns 6 6- to 8-ounce beef tenderloin steaks 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2/3 cup bourbon 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled uns…

W&P Design “Shake” and “Infuse” The Best Bourbon Cocktails

Cocktails to Cool Off With Thi…

Bourbon Desserts’ Light Chocolate Layer Cake with Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting

Kentucky Coffee Recipe with Wild Turkey

Copy and Photos Colleen Graham Originally posted here at thespruce.com. The name says a lot about how to make a Kentucky Coffee and you would be correct in assuming it includes bourbon and coffee. Really, it’s that simple, though we do toss in a little honey liqueur for sweetnes…

The Cocktail Chronicles

After a decade of covering cocktails the recently named Executive Editor for Imbibe, Paul Clark, explains why he penned his first book. Click here to order “The Cocktail Chronicles.” Story Paul Clark After 10 years of covering the booze beat, I saw there was a need for a work th…

BOURBON & BACON: The Ultimate Guide to the South’s Favorite Food Groups

The Brimstone Cocktail

Located off the posh-McKinney Ave, in the Uptown District of Dallas, TX. The Standard Pour is on the list of America’s 55 Best Bourbon Bars. We met with Brian McCullough and he shared the recipe & preparation of, the Brimstone. Directions: 1. On wood plank place small pinch of a…

Hot Buttered Bourbon Cider

Originally found here at wellplated.com A twist on classic hot buttered rum, this Bourbon cocktail will keep you warm all winter. Spiced butter and apple cider make this mixed drink comforting and delectable! YIELD: 2 servings PREP TIME: 4 minutes COOK TIME: 6 minutes TOTAL TIME…

Maker’s Mark Christmas Dinner Recipes

Recipe courtesy of Lee Anne Wong, Chef and Maker’s Mark Cookbook Editor Originally posted here by the Cooking Channel Christmas in Kentucky is a special time. Spiked ciders and hot toddies are the perfect cocktails to sip by the fire, but the drinking doesn’t have to wait till a…

NOLA Style Barbecued Shrimp with Creole Cream Cheese Grits

From Pickles, Pigs, & Whiskey: Recipes From My Three Favorite Food Groups (and Then Some) by John Currence/Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC 2013. There are two popular versions of barbecued shrimp in New Orleans and, oddly, neither is what most people might think. New Orleans barb…

Holiday Spirits

Entertain Your Taste Buds This Winter With Drink Recipes From An Expert Story By Justin Thompson Drink Notes Provided By Josh Durr For this season’s drink recipes we sought help from cocktail expert Josh Durr. We’re not the only ones seeking Durr’s expertise thes…

The Seelbach Recipe

New Year’s Eve means champagne toasts across the country – but here in Kentucky we’ve found a way to add Bourbon to everything. Try this Seelbach recipe, originally printed as below in Garden and Gun’s The Southerner’s Cookbook. A century ago, the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville wa…

Homemade Bourbon Eggnog

Originally posted here by Jackson Hole News and Guide Story Erika Dahlby Photo Ryan Dorian At the forefront of almost every liquor store display this time of year are bottles of packaged eggnog — ‘tis the season. The creamy egg and milk mixture with your liquor of choice, be it…

Kickin’ Bourbon Chicken

It’s football season here in the Bluegrass, and nothing says football like tailgating with your favorite foods and Bourbon. These Kickin’ Bourbon Chicken Wings are the perfect blend of spicy and savory, with just the right amount Bourbon! Ingredients: ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspo…