HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Boochmaker Bourbon and kombucha make for some delicious hooch in this Boilermaker-esque cocktail from Olympia, Washington bartender T...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Frozen Ginger Julep This is the one instance when it’s okay to use the words julep and blender in the same sentence. Blasphemy neve...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Ancestral Spirits Blueberry preserves add the sweet taste of summer to this bold bourbon cocktail.   1½ oz. bourbon ½ oz. G...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo courtesy One-Eyed Gypsy Bourbon St. Bourbon and fresh strawberries are a match made in cocktail heaven, and the ginger a...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Cory Ryan Lindsey's Lament There’s nothing to bemoan about this potent mix of bourbon, Becherovka and maple syru...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Brian Hagiwara Chris McMillian’s Mint Julep This refreshing porch cooler offers up a tasty trifecta of southern f...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Robert Peacock Pitcher of Juleps Hosting a Derby Day party? Streamline the Mint Julep-making with this super-simple...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Wet Grave Bourbon, red wine syrup, vermouth and acid phosphate meet in a why-didn’t-we-think-of-that kind of cocktail. ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Liz Stewart, saltbird.com Vanilla Bourbon Milkshake A double dose of vanilla helps bring bourbon flavo...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Jay B Sauced Preferred Lies Bergamot-infused bourbon meets with an apple cidery tang and a touch of ginger in this co...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Amy Johnson, shewearsmanyhats.com Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Just when we thought pecan pie couldn’t get any b...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Presbyterian Toddy A honey-ginger syrup and a dash of orange bitters updates the more traditional bourbon toddy. 1 1/2 oz....

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   The Champ Bourbon and mint welcome applejack and lemon juice into the fold in this Julep-inspired cocktail from Karin Stan...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Sheri Giblin Rittenhouse Wassail Punch Wassail is a deeply rooted tradition in the Midwest and a popular regional st...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Artemis Flower Named after the goddess of the hunt, this herbal, spiked twist on classic strawberry...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES           Francis the Mule This cocktail puts coffee in a great supporting role, bolstering and balancing the other ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo courtesy West Egg Cafe Bourbon Chocolate Milkshake Bourbon, chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream? Don’...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES       Cherry Mint Julep When cherries are in season, they add the perfect summer flavor to an already-delicious classic. ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES     Bourbon St. Shake The vanilla notes in bourbon make it a natural match for vanilla ice cream, and this sp...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Weissen Sour Orange- and coriander-scented white (or wit) beer meets a dose of bourbon, a splash of lemon juice and a spoon...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Jana Erwin Maple Bacon Bourbon Ice Cream We love ice cream. And bourbon. And bacon. This recipe, f...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo © Ben Fink Mint Julep Panna Cotta A cooling breeze of fresh mint cuts through the richness of this ...

HOME | ON TAP | COCKTAILS & SPIRITS Photo by Josh Meredith courtesy of Proof on Main Kentucky's Pride Where to score a perfectly made Mint Julep.   Th...

HOME | ON TAP | Q & A WITH JENNI PITTMAN Photo by Kenneth Hayden courtesy of Proof on Main Q & A In the heart of Kentucky bourbon country, Jenni Pittman is crafting ...

HOME | ON TAP | Q & A WITH JIM RUTLEDGE Q & A Jim Rutledge is a bourbon guy, through and through.   Jim Rutledge is about as southern as southern gets. Born and raised...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   SAINT PHILLIP COCKTAIL “This is our riff on the Brandy Melba,” says Terry Raley of Holland House Bar and Refuge in Nashvil...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Lazone's Martini Recipe A take on the Colony, which was the house drink at the legendary Colony Restaurant on Fifth Avenue in ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Groom's Fish House Punch This southern-inflected riff off Philadelphia Fish House Punch shows off the peach notes of Southern ...

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HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Mississippi Punch This cocktail first printed in Jerry Thomas’s The Bon Vivant’s Companion finds its origins somewhere �...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Jeff Moore of Garnish Food Photography Courtesy of Green Olive Media Seelbach Cocktail Named after the Louisville, Kentucky h...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Kriech-Higdon Photography Angel’s Share Biscuits Bourbon that evaporates while aging in barrels...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Kriech-Higdon Photography Kentucky Bourbon French Toast Bourbon is perfectly at home at the break...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Jeff Moore Bufala Negra Bourbon and fresh basil meet the tart and tangy cocktail from H. Harper Station barman Jerry S...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Beall and Thomas Photography Whiskey Tea Highball Smoky lapsang souchong tea lends a deep, Scotch-like edge in this simple s...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Beall & Thomas Jimmy Dean This could be the ultimate breakfast cocktail. Created by Jeff Hagley at Atlanta’s Restaur...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Old-Fashioned Bourbon Eggnog This old-school eggnog recipe makes bourbon the star of the show.   6 eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar...

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HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES The Nice Nice As amiable as it sounds, this basil-boosted cocktail pays homage to Seven Grand lead bartender, Matt Wallace’s favorit...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES The Sweet Taste of Victory After tasting Chambord neat, Hal Wolin, spirits blogger at A Muddled Thought, crafted this luxurious c...

HOME | ON TAP | COCKTAILS & SPIRITS Photo by Iain Bagwell Frozen Assets Boozy ice creams make summer a whole lot m...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Iain Bagwell Bourbon Butter Pecan Gelato Just when you thought butter pecan ice cream couldn’t ge...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   The Fedora Cocktail Named for the predilection for fedoras in the current craft cocktail scene, this summery cooler adds a pinc...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Roughstock Sour Earthy rooibos and roasted barley, anchor this take on a classic sour cocktail. Orange- and vanilla-flavored ro...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   On the Rise This beautifully balanced and nuanced cocktail combines just the right amount of sweetness, spice and bitternes...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Lonsdale Lemonade   1 1/2 oz. bourbon 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz. honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 part water) Crushed i...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Molly Wizenberg Whiskey-Soaked Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake Molly Wizenberg, keeper of the blog, Orange...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Philip Thompson Maple Sangaree Rich maple simple syrup combines with bourbon and calvados and a hint of nutmeg in this spi...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Misa de Gallo Punch This festive holiday punch comes from bartender Eryn Reece, who found inspiration for the recipe in the homeland o...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   The Ginger Rogers Justin Tisdale creates this seasonal twist on a Whiskey Sour by adding a touch of cranberry juice and sweete...