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• 2026-10-27

  American Psycho Sour

  Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, Luxardo cherry syrup, Averna amaro, and Angostura bitters give the American Psycho Sour a dark, tart, and slightly bitter profile with a rich cherry finish. An optional egg white adds foam and softens the texture without changing the core flavor. This…

• 2026-10-15

  Maple Butter Old Fashioned

  Bourbon, maple butter, Angostura bitters, orange bitters, and a touch of hot water give the Maple Butter Old Fashioned a rich, smooth flavor with maple, citrus, and warm spice. The orange peel, Luxardo cherry, and lightly charred cinnamon stick make the finished drink feel espec…

• 2026-10-13

  Cinnamon Maple Bourbon Sour

  Smooth bourbon forms the boozy backbone of this Cinnamon Maple Bourbon Sour, balanced out with bright, fresh-squeezed lemon juice and a touch of spice. Maple syrup stands in for simple syrup — earthy, seasonal, and a natural match for bourbon. Garnish with a wheel of lemon, oran…

• 2026-10-13

  Apple Cider Whiskey Punch

  An impressive fall cocktail for holiday parties: whiskey and apple cider with sparkling wine and spicy ginger beer. Beautifully garnished with fruit, it’s a showstopper — consider serving from a drink dispenser.

• 2026-10-13

  Maple Whiskey Sour

  A fall take on the classic whiskey sour that swaps simple syrup for maple. Use bourbon or rye, lemon juice, a splash of Angostura, and egg white for a silky texture. Serve over ice and garnish as you like.

• 2026-10-13

  Spiced Cider Lemonade

  Lemonade meets apple cider in this boozy fall drink. Zesty lemonade pairs with sweet-tart cider and warming whiskey; cinnamon ties the flavors together. Serve over ice with an apple slice or cinnamon stick.

• 2026-10-13

  Apple Whiskey Smash

  A whiskey smash built for fall: spirit and citrus with juicy apple. Muddle apple and lemon with a touch of sugar, shake with whiskey, and finish with a mint sprig.

• 2026-10-13

  Honey Pumpkin Whiskey Smash

  Honey pumpkin syrup, lemon juice, and whiskey over ice, finished with mint and grated nutmeg. Swap mint for cinnamon if you want a more seasonal garnish.

• 2026-10-13

  Cider and Maple Old Fashioned

  An Old Fashioned dressed for fall with apple cider and maple syrup. Bourbon or rye, orange bitters, and a cinnamon stick garnish for extra aroma.

• 2026-10-13

  Cranberry Whiskey Sour

  A tart fall sour: whiskey and fresh lemon with cranberry juice. Garnish with a lemon slice and a few cranberries for a festive touch.

• 2026-10-13

  Bourbon Pumpkin Latte

  Pumpkin spice latte energy with bourbon in the mix. Espresso, maple, pumpkin puree, and spice blended with almond-milk ice cubes for a creamy iced drink.

• 2026-10-13

  Maple Ginger Hot Toddy

  A hot toddy with ginger, maple syrup, and whiskey. Cinnamon and star anise steep with tea; finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

• 2026-10-13

  Irish Coffee

  Hot coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and lightly whipped cream floated on top. A classic fireside nightcap.

• 2026-10-13

  Apple Cider Cinnamon Whiskey

  Easy fall entertaining: apple cider and cinnamon whiskey with lemon and seltzer. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, star anise, orange, or apple.

• 2026-10-13

  Spiced Honey Bourbon Old Fashioned

  Bourbon brightened with citrus and sweetened with spiced honey syrup instead of simple. Orange bitters and a rosemary sprig optional.

• 2026-10-13

  Juicy Apple Bourbon Fall Cocktail

  Bourbon with apple and lemon juices, a touch of maple, and optional sparkling water. Garnish with thin red apple slices.

• 2026-10-13

  Fireball Thanksgiving Punch

  A batch punch for Thanksgiving: apple cider, Fireball, sparkling wine, orange and cranberry juices, maple, and a float of fruit and spices. Freeze apple slices ahead for decorative ice.

• 2026-10-09

  Nightmare on Bourbon Street.

  Nightmare on Bourbon Street...the delicious, perfectly sweet, easy, spiced, and warming drink to cozy up to on a haunted Hallows Eve!

• 2026-10-08

  Peach Cobbler Old Fashioned

  This unique Peach Old Fashioned is made with bourbon, almond liqueur, bitters, and a homemade peach cobbler syrup.

• 2025-11-13

  Cinnamon Maple Bourbon Sour

  Maple and bourbon are a natural match, and this Cinnamon Maple Bourbon Sour gives that pairing a fresh citrus edge. Bourbon brings caramel, oak, and vanilla notes, while lemon juice adds the sharp acidity a good whiskey sour needs. Maple syrup softens the drink with deeper sweet…

• 2023-11-10

  Cinnamon Toast Crunch Martini

  Combines the smoothness of RumChata with the spicy kick of cinnamon whisky and vanilla vodka, all wrapped up with a crunchy, cereal finish.

• 2020-10-05

  New York Cocktail recipe

  This New York Cocktail blends whiskey’s warm spice with lively lime and subtle fruit flavor. Serve it over ice with an orange twist for a polished finish.

• 2012-05-02

  Maker's Mark's "Perfect Mint Julep"

  It’s time to press your seersucker suit and unpack your fanciest hat because racing around the corner comes the most exciting two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby! More than just a sporting event, Derby is as much about fashion and sipping mint juleps as it is horse racing.…

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• 2011-04-01

  Hit a Home Run With Bourbon and Baseball

  Enjoy this bourbon cocktail to celebrate the opening of baseball season. Take Me Out To The Ballgame (The Peanuts & Cracker Jack Cocktail) 2 oz. Wild Turkey 101 1 oz. Frangelico 1 oz. Amaretto .25 oz. squeezed lemon juice 1 pinch salt 4 oz. soda water Handful of Cracker Jack,…

• 2011-02-26

  A Status Update Bourbon Cocktail on Oscar Night

  We saw this bourbon cocktail recipe on the Today Show and wanted to pass it along to our readers. The name of the featured cocktail is Status Update which is in reference to the movie, The Social Network. Status Update Ingredients 2 ounces Bourbon 1/2 ounce Apple juice or 5…

• 2011-02-26

  Apple and Cinnamon Infused Bourbon

  [caption id="attachment_1206" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Woodford Reserve bourbon infused with apples and cinnamon"] [/caption] We received a bottle of this infused bourbon for Christmas and have been enjoying it ever since. The recipe is very simple and quite…

• 2011-02-07

  Maker's 46 Valentine's Day Cocktail

  As you know, last summer Maker’s Mark released Maker’s 46, the historic distillery’s first new bourbon in 52 years. With rich, creamy caramel and vanilla flavors that linger on the front of the palate, a touch of spice and a nutty nose, Maker’s 46 is an alluring drink to toast…

• 2011-01-12

  Woodford Reserve and Esquire Crown “Master of the Manhattan”

  New York, NY – After searching the country for the nation’s ultimate well-crafted Manhattans, Woodford Reserve bourbon and Esquire magazine have crowned Marcelo Nascimento from Austin, Texas and his “ Voodoo Manhattan ” as the “Master of the Manhattan” for 2011. Nascimento’s…

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• 2010-12-25

  Wild Turkey Gives Us A Rooster of A Cocktail

  In honor of the opening of True Grit, the all-star remake of one of the all-time greatest films, Wild Turkey has put together this Old West cocktail with all the ingredients—the gold, the grit, the sarsaparilla and the whiskey—that shaped the now-mythic American West. So catch a…

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• 2010-09-13

  Wild Turkey's Take on Three Iconic Whiskey Cocktails

  Wild Turkey has put its unique take on three of the most iconic whiskey cocktails--the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned and the Whiskey Sour--to commemorate National Bourbon Heritage Month. The three classic drinks can be made with any type of whiskey, but require one that has full…

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• 2010-08-14

  Summer Bourbon Cocktails with Maker's Mark & 46

  Summer Breeze 1 part Maker’s Mark 1 part Ginger Ale A splash of Cointreau 1 orange slice Directions: Muddle an orange slice in an old-fashioned glass with a splash of Cointreau. Add in equal parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon and ginger ale. Stir gently. Top off with ice. Char No. 46…

  Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750ml
• 2010-06-30

  Celebrate Independence Day with Wild Turkey LiberTea

  Summer was designed to slow us down and to remind us to enjoy the hum of warm evenings with good friends, so you want to keep the prep to a minimum. Bourbon iced tea not only offers a twist to a summer favorite, but also provides opportunity for experimentation with minimal…

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• 2010-06-04

  Woodford Reserve Belmont Breeze: Official Drink of Belmont Stakes

  Woodford Reserve®, one of America’s fastest growing bourbons, is proud to return as a sponsor of the 142 nd running of the Belmont Stakes® on Saturday, June 5 at Belmont Park® in Elmont, NY. Woodford Reserve will serve as the “Official Bourbon of the Belmont Stakes” for 2010.…

  Buy this bottleWood Ford Reserve Oat Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml
• 2010-05-22

  Maker’s Mark Salutes America with Special Red, White and Blue Bottles

  There’s no better way to toast America’s birthday this 4th of July than with Maker’s Mark Kentucky straight bourbon whisky – a truly all American spirit. Located in Loretto, KY, the Maker’s Mark distillery is the world’s oldest operating bourbon whisky distillery and a National…

  Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750ml
• 2010-04-14

  Minty Fresh Bourbon Cocktails: Juleps and Mojitos

  Springtime in Kentucky is bourbon drinking weather (what weather in KY is not?)! Anyway, spring weather goes hand-in-hand with thoroughbred horse racing, especially the Kentucky Derby. As most people know, the official drink of the KY Derby is the Mint Julep. Folks usually…

• 2009-11-23

  Cooking With Bourbon From Four Roses

  LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Declared by Congress as America's Native Spirit and the country's official distilled spirit, bourbon has become a special part of many holidays - and nowhere more so than in bourbon's home state of Kentucky. "Cooking with bourbon or…

• 2009-05-31

  Red Stag Infused Bourbon Drink Recipes

  Enjoy Red Stag by Jim Beam™ Infused Bourbon with the following recipes: Stag & Cola 3 Parts Red Stag by Jim Beam™ Bourbon 4 Parts Cola Pour Red Stag into high ball glass half filled with ice. Fill glass with cola, stir lightly and serve. Garnish with lime if desired. Red Stag…

• 2009-05-27

  Bacon-Infused Bourbon Whiskey

  So it seems that bacon-infused spirits are all of the rage right now. While bacon-infused vodka in a Martini or Bloody Mary sounds delicious, it doesn't sound as appetizing as bacon-infused bourbon. Something about sweet, smoky bacon just seems to naturally harmonize with the…

• 2009-05-24

  Classic Bourbon Sour Drink Recipe

  Classic Bourbon Sour Ingredients 2 oz of your favorite Bourbon 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tsp Superfine sugar (may substitute simple syrup) Garnish: Marciano cherry and orange slice Directions Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a whiskey sour…

• 2009-05-15

  Three Classic Bourbon Cocktails

  The Manhattan • 2 ½ oz. bourbon • ¾ oz. sweet vermouth • 1 cherry • 2 dashes bitters (optional) • 1 twist orange peel (optional) Glass to Use: Martini Glass Mixing Instructions: Pour bourbon and vermouth into a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and strain into martini…

• 2009-05-15

  Bourbon Cherry Lemonade? Heck Yeah!

  Bourbon Cherry Lemonade From "Real Cajun" by Donald Link Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Woodford Reserve or bourbon of your choice 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) sweet cherry juice Lemonade, as needed Bourbon-soaked maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional) Method Fill a…