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2019-01-31
Cozy Cocktails for Your Snow Day
The Polar Vortex is sweeping across most of the Midwest, freezing just about everything in it’s path. Temps are dipping below zero, so for your safety we have to recommend that you keep yourself indoors with a couple cocktails. Even if you don’t have a snow day today, wake up an…
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2019-01-17
We Asked 7 Bartenders What Makes the Perfect Manhattan
Ask a bartender for a “perfect Manhattan” and you’ll get a cocktail with whiskey, bitters, and both sweet and dry vermouth. But ask a bartender for the perfect Manhattan and you’ve opened up a mixological Pandora’s box. The martini has its reputation as a rabbit-hole cocktail—mo…
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2019-01-12
The Science Behind the Sip: Handcraft a Hot Toddy to Cure What Ails You
Today is National Hot Toddy day, so if you’re feeling under the weather, we give you permission to raid your liquor cabinet. No, really – while there’s no cure for the common cold, the ingredients in this steamy sip can help treat the symptoms. The traditional hot toddy recipe c…
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2018-10-25
These Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Cocktails are Works of Art You Can Drink
Bulleit is celebrating International Artists day with a special collection of cocktails, mixed right out of their own artist-designed limited edition bottle series. Frontier Works celebrates artists who embody and share their entrepreneurial spirit with projects like Frontier Wo…
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Buy this bottleBulleit Bourbon Whiskey Sour Cocktail 50 Proof 375ml
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2018-10-25
This Pimiento Beer Cheese is the Perfect Party Dip
When I’m having trouble convincing myself to go to a party, there’s usually one thing that can set me straight: cheese dip. I’m not talking about the canned or jarred stuff, though even those have their time and place. No—the only thing that will get me out the door is the categ…
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2018-10-20
Your Fall Brunch Cocktail Calls for Meat
Brunch: the only meal of the week where you’re not only allowed, but encouraged to drink alcohol with a plate of pancakes. The decadent dining phenomenon of brunch deserves a cocktail or two, whether you need some hair of the dog to quell a hangover or want to kick off the weeke…
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From AmazonThe PDT Cocktail BookView →
2018-10-10
Woodford Reserve is Helping The Seelbach Hotel to Make the Ultimate Cocktail
Woodford Reserve and Sonoma-Cutrer are teaming up with the historic Seelbach Hotel to offer guests the Ultimate Seelbach Cocktail next month during Breeder’s Cup. The legendary Seelbach has played host to presidents, gangsters, and more since its opening in 1905. One of these gu…
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Buy this bottleWood Ford Reserve Oat Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml
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2018-10-05
Enjoy The Last Warm Days of the Year with These 10 Bourbon Cocktails
Fall is upon us, but these last couple of weeks have felt more like Summer than scarf weather. Before it feels right to even consider anything with the words “pumpkin” or “spice” in the name, the temperature has to drop and the last days of heat waves have to leave us. But that…
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From AmazonThe Joy of MixologyView →
2018-09-27
Why You Should Blend the Latest Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon With an Older Release
Heaven Hill has announced that the newest batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon, named C-918, is about to be upon us. But the best taste of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof you can have this year may be a home blend of this release–and last year’s September release. Over the last…
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Buy this bottleElijah Craig Private Barrel, Barrel Proof 9 Years Old 750ml - Barrel Pick
2018-08-21
Four Roses Names Will Mejia’s ‘Peach Rose’ their Official 130th Anniversary Cocktail
The Four Roses’ 130th Anniversary Cocktail has been chosen. Last month, Four Roses Distillery launched its first-ever at-home cocktail competition, inviting all backyard bartenders, self-taught mixologists and kitchen cocktail crafters from around the country to share their best…
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2018-07-28
Drink or Swim: Shark Week with Bourbon Buzz
Story and Photos by Caroline Paulus Shark Week is upon us, and millions of Americans will take to the seas (or their couches) to watch these ancient and magnificent creatures race Olympic swimmers, attack innocent beach goers, and tear crocodiles from limb to limb. We invite fan…
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2018-07-27
Bardstown Bourbon Company Creates This Year’s Official Cocktail for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
The Bardstown Bourbon Company earned the title of Grand Champion on Tuesday evening in Bardstown at the 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Mixed Drink Challenge. This winning concoction – dubbed the “Modern Proethus” – will become the “Official Cocktail of the 2018 Kentucky Bourbon…
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Buy this bottleBardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond
2018-07-26
Maker’s Mark Shark Bait – Your Shark Week Sip
Shark Bait cocktail created by John Henderson, bar tender at The Happiest Hour NYC Shark Week is upon us yet again – and we know we need something to sip from our couches, cause we’re not leaving them all week. With Bourbon from a bottle dripping in red, a bloody liqueur topper,…
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Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750ml
2018-06-28
Cocktails at the Cabin
Story and Photos by Victor Sizemore Vacation season is in full swing, and when you crave cocktails for weekends at the lake it may be tempting to pack your whole bar. Make cuts in your cooler by using craft syrups and mixes for drinks on the go without sacrificing flavor. Here a…
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2018-06-13
The Old Faithful Cocktail with Yellowstone Select
Recipe and Photo Limestone Branch Distillery While a traditional hot toddy with Bourbon, lemon, and honey is usually mixed to beat a cold or snowy weather, this summertime version suits us all year round. Try this Old Faithful Cocktail from Limestone Branch Distillery for a swee…
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2018-06-07
The Boulevardier : History and Happenings
Story Caroline Paulus Photo Victor Sizemore For the first week of June, our gin-loving friends are celebrating Negroni Week, but you know we can’t quit our Bourbon. The classic cocktail known as the Boulevardier is Bourbon’s answer to the Negroni – a blend of Campari, sweet verm…
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2018-06-04
A Bourbon & Cheese Tasting
Crafting a Bourbon and Cheese Tasting at Home Story by Ilene Ross – March 11th, 2014 – Originally published in CityBeat | Photo: A cheese plate from Dutch’s Larder – By Jesse Fox Skepticism was the common feeling among the crowd during “The Bottle and the Board: How Bourbon Pair…
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2018-06-01
Maple Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Donuts
Recipe and Photos found here at www.urbanbakes.com Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Yield: 12-16 doughnuts Ingredients CANDIED BACON ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup ¼ Kosher salt 1/2 pound thick cut sliced bacon DOUGHNUTS 1/2 cup se…
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2018-06-01
These Chipotle BBQ and Bourbon Chicken Tacos are the Tuesday Treat You Need
Photos and Recipe by Christine Carlson Warmer weather is on its way! Embrace the heat with these smoky and spicy Bourbon BBQ chicken tacos. We suggest these with a juicy Bourbon cocktail – and lots of chips and queso. Click here to see the recipe in its entirety at whatdoyoucrav…
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2018-05-27
Basil Hayden’s Lemon Julep
Derby Day may have passed, but mint julep season is far from over. Make this summer-approved Lemon Julep all weekend long to celebrate sun, spring, and your favorite lady! The low-proof Basil Hayden’s blends perfectly with delicate elderflower and mint, and the touch of sweet ci…
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Buy this bottleBasil Hayden's Bourbon Whiskey 1L

Cozy Cocktails for Your Snow Day

We Asked 7 Bartenders What Makes the Perfect Manhattan

The Science Behind the Sip: Handcraft a Hot Toddy to Cure What Ails You

These Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Cocktails are Works of Art You Can Drink

This Pimiento Beer Cheese is the Perfect Party Dip

Your Fall Brunch Cocktail Calls for Meat

Woodford Reserve is Helping The Seelbach Hotel to Make the Ultimate Cocktail

Enjoy The Last Warm Days of the Year with These 10 Bourbon Cocktails

Why You Should Blend the Latest Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon With an Older Release

Four Roses Names Will Mejia’s ‘Peach Rose’ their Official 130th Anniversary Cocktail

Drink or Swim: Shark Week with Bourbon Buzz

Bardstown Bourbon Company Creates This Year’s Official Cocktail for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Maker’s Mark Shark Bait – Your Shark Week Sip

Cocktails at the Cabin

The Old Faithful Cocktail with Yellowstone Select

The Boulevardier : History and Happenings

A Bourbon & Cheese Tasting

Maple Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Donuts

These Chipotle BBQ and Bourbon Chicken Tacos are the Tuesday Treat You Need

Basil Hayden’s Lemon Julep