Coffee liqueur is a year-round favorite at our house and the best part is that it always pairs well with bourbon – especially in this Coffee Butterscotch Martini. I used Grand Brulot’s coffee Cognac with a little bourbon and some fun butterscotch syrup to class things up for you all today. (Post may contain affiliate […]
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Cran of Whoop-ass: Cranberry Old Fashioned for Bourbon Women
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, cranberries season is here so let’s celebrate with a cranberry old fashioned. I’m calling it the Cran of Whoop-ass. A little off-color, but it’s been that kind of year. With cranberry sauce, maple syrup, rosemary, bourbon and bitters it’s an easy sipper that takes just a minute to muddle […]
Halloween Ramos Fizz
I’m on a roll with variations of the Ramos Gin Fizz right now and today, this close to Halloween, I’m putting together a Halloween Ramos Fizz to enjoy while the kids are hopped up on sugar. Since I’m a whiskey fiend, I’m using whiskey rather than gin, and getting that green color with some blue […]
In the Pom of Your Hand – Chocolate Pomegranate Manhattan
Let’s celebrate National Chocolate Day with a truly decadent drink, a chocolate pomegranate Manhattan. I’m calling it “In the Pom of Your Hand.” With chocolate-dipped rims, a garnish of dark chocolate and pomegranate arils, and Ballotin’s Original Chocolate Whiskey it’s a dessert in a glass. The tart, sweet taste of the pomegranate holds its own […]
Peanut Butter and Jelly Old Fashioned
While I did one of these a long time ago on Instagram, I hadn’t written up the deliciousness that is the peanut butter and jelly old fashioned. It’s still old fashioned week here in Louisville so I’m still setting up creative old fashioneds for you. As a whiskey cocktail, it’s one of the easiest cocktails […]
S’mores Old Fashioned Cocktail for Bourbon Women
It’s fall and I’m spending time outside by the fire pit making s’mores and drinking s’mores old fashioned cocktails. For all of you Bourbon Women out there, you know it’s still Old Fashioned Week in Louisville so I’m continuing to produce old fashioned cocktails for you to enjoy, and this time we’ve got a cocktail […]
‘Earl’y to Rise – Earl Grey Old Fashioned
Cookies and bourbon always amaze me in a pairing, and we have that in a glass with this Shortbread Earl Grey Old Fashioned. One of the things I love best about whiskey it its ability to absorb the flavors in an infusion. For this cocktail, I use Earl Grey simple syrup and bourbon infused with […]
Apple Old Fashioned
Fresh apple cider from the orchard makes the best cocktails, and in this Apple Cider Old Fashioned I’m using apple molasses, a concentrated reduction of apple cider, to build that vibrant apple flavor into the whiskey cocktail. While it does take an extra step to make it, I’ve used apple molasses before in cocktails and […]
Stop Everything and Make this Cookie-Infused Bourbon
Cookie-infused bourbon is your next favorite cocktail ingredient. Bourbon is a beautiful thing. With nothing added to it you can get rich vanilla, caramel, and spice notes. Often fruits and nuts come out if you nose it and sip it slowly. Why mess with perfection? Here’s why: infusing whiskey with cookies is one of the […]
Apple Cider Cocktail – Warm Hearth, Warm Hands
Apple cider says fall to me, and a warm apple cider cocktail in front of a firepit on a cool night exemplifies my best fall evening. Rather than complicate things with a lot of time-intensive ingredients, I wanted to keep this one as simple as possible. Combining a little lemon juice, maple syrup and a […]
Caramel Apple Old Fashioned
It’s bourbon season and all I can think about is this caramel apple old fashioned. It’s full of rich apple notes, decadent tastes of salted caramel, and still. . . Still I can taste the bourbon singing in each sip. This one calls for 95 to 100 proof bourbon, and it makes every sip worth […]
Core Values: Apple Bourbon Cocktail
As soon as September hits I start craving apple bourbon cocktails in any form. This combination includes apple cider, a bergamot liqueur and amaro as well as a little extra kick from some bourbon to round out vanilla and sweet caramel notes in the cocktail. (Post may contain affiliate links) How to Make an Apple […]
Oatmeal Cookie Old Fashioned
This Oatmeal Cookie Old Fashioned is no joke. I’ve infused the bourbon with oatmeal cookies, and that alone is to die for. But then I add a little maple syrup and some cinnamon bitters and Holy Frijoles, guys, it’s a killer cocktail. Let me back up. . . (Post may contain affiliate links.) A few […]
How to Make Your Boulevardier Cocktail Perfect
The more I play with bitter elements, the more I love bitter Amari, especially when they take their place at the table for a classic like the whiskey Boulevardier cocktail. Served on the rocks with an orange peel expressed over the top, it’s a complex cocktail with layers of flavor from the heat of the […]
Cask and You Shall Receive – a Barrel Proof Manhattan
For some palates a barrel proof Manhattan sounds like a nightmare, but for some of us, it’s heaven in a glass. Barrel proof bourbons get a bad rap. They’re too hot for some people, or their finish is too strong, or they just have so much proof you can’t taste the whiskey. (Post may contain […]
5 Best Bourbons for Cocktails at Home
Let’s talk about the best bourbons for cocktails at home. As a self-professed whiskey enthusiast and cocktail nerd, I spend much of my time researching, playing with, and creating bourbon cocktails. The number of whiskies and bourbons available now on the market can be utterly intimidating to someone new to bourbon cocktails or whiskey tipples. […]