Bourbon Lemon Drop
The Lemon Drop grew up and switched to Four Roses Single Barrel. Same bright citrus foundation, considerably more interesting result.
The Stone Fence
Woodford Reserve bourbon and dry hard cider — a colonial American cocktail with roots going back to the Revolutionary War. Works in July as well as October.
Bourbon Arnold Palmer
Half iced tea, half lemonade, all bourbon. The easiest summer porch drink there is — make a pitcher and call it an afternoon.
The Southside
The Whiskey Smash dressed up for a night out — Knob Creek bourbon, lemon, and mint shaken and served in a coupe.
The Kentucky Mule
Wild Turkey 101, ginger beer, and lime. The Kentucky Mule swaps vodka for bourbon and makes the Moscow Mule considerably more interesting.
Bourbon Slush
The bourbon slush is the Southern summer party drink — make it the night before, scoop it into glasses, and take all the credit.
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High Bank Distillery Co’s Whiskey War Double Double is a 116.64-proof bourbon that defies expectations for high-proof whiskey. This Columbus, Ohio craft distillery expression undergoes a unique double-barreling process, spending…
The Horse’s Neck
Buffalo Trace, ginger beer, and a long lemon peel spiral — one of the most elegant and overlooked long drinks in American cocktail history.
Bourbon Lemonade
Buffalo Trace bourbon and fresh lemonade. The easiest crowd-pleaser in the book — make a pitcher and call it a day.
The Rattlesnake
A Prohibition-era sour from the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book — Old Forester 100, absinthe, egg white, and lemon. Unusual combination. Excellent result.
The Whiskey Collins
The Tom Collins went to Kentucky — Evan Williams Single Barrel, fresh lemon, and club soda. A refreshing long drink built for early summer.
The Mint Julep
The official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1938 — Maker’s Mark bourbon, fresh mint, and crushed ice. Derby week or any other week.
The Penicillin
Honey-ginger syrup, fresh lemon, and Blanton’s Single Barrel with a smoky float. Possibly the best cocktail invented in the last 25 years.
The Gold Rush
The Gold Rush is a modern classic — bourbon, honey syrup, and fresh lemon, invented at Milk and Honey in New York around 2000. Woodford Reserve makes it sing.
The New York Sour
A whiskey sour with a red wine float that changes the drink from sip to sip. Built on Elijah Craig Small Batch — three layers, three different experiences, one glass.