20 Classic Bourbon Cocktails For Year Round Enjoyment
When it comes to cocktails, Bourbon means business. It's classic and sophisticated, yet seems to invite the unexpected. Bourbon can warm you up or cool you down, and is thus a fantastic addition to a variety of seasonal cocktails. From classic Manhattans to fun takes on juleps to dessert-like Bourbon-based milkshakes, this list has all the recipes you need to enjoy Bourbon year round.
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Ginger Lime Whiskey Sour
Ginger adds a spicy kick to the traditional whiskey sour.
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Classic Mint Julep
Not only does the classic frosty cup and minty flavor provide a cooling freshness on a hot day, it’s also one of the best low-effort cocktails out there.
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Maple Bourbon Old-Fashioned
Try a sweet spin on the classic cocktail.
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Hot Toddy
This classic warm cocktail makes us want to grab a good book and forget all of our worries.
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Pecan Pie Martini
These martinis might look innocent, but trust us, they're STRONG.
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Brown Sugar Old Fashioned
A little brown sugar makes this classic cocktail extra warm cozy.
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Brown Sugar Mint Julep
By using brown sugar instead of white and fresh basil in addition to the classic mint, we upgraded the mint julep to a cocktail you’ll want to sip all summer long.
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Bourbon Milk Punch
This boozy milkshake packs some punch.
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Flaming Orange Old Fashioned
When you’re in the mood for a classic, but you want to take things up a notch.
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Apple Cider Old Fashioned
A new spin on an old classic. When it comes to apple cider we are smitten.
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Manhattan
The classic Manhattan cocktail containing rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.
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Leftover Pecan Pie Bourbon Shake
This is the one time you want to make sure you don't eat all the pecan pie.
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Apple Pie Bourbon Shots
Infuse your own bourbon for a treat that tastes just like your fave fall dessert.
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Werther's Hot Toddies
The addition of Werther's makes this caramel-flavored hot toddy perfect to cuddle up with.
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Bourbon Chai Toddy
Sweet, spiced chai makes a fragrant base for a warming winter drink like this toddy.
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The Big Texan Bourbon-and-Grapefruit Cocktail
This quick cocktail is full of big, bold southern flavor thanks to a mix of bourbon, fresh grapefruit, and citrusy basil.
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Pickle Juice Whiskey Sours
The best shot and chaser combo all in one.
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