Bourbon Recipes

Bourbon whiskey and bourbon-labelled brands used as cocktail ingredients.

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Amaretto Sour (Morgenthaler-style) recipe

Cocktail

Amaretto Sour (Morgenthaler-style) - Bourbon Almond Citrus Sour Cocktail

The Amaretto Sour (Morgenthaler-style) combines amaretto, bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white for a balanced almond-citrus sour with silky foam. This modern version reins in the sweetness while keeping amaretto's signature richness.

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Easy
Wadliegh recipe

Cocktail

Wadliegh – Rum & Bourbon Dr. Pepper Highball

A bold split-base highball, the Wadliegh combines rum, bourbon, and Dr. Pepper® with a splash of lime for a refreshing, slightly spiced cocktail with real depth.

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Intermediate
Whisky Sour recipe

Cocktail

Whisky Sour - Bourbon, Lemon & Simple Syrup Classic Cocktail

The Whisky Sour balances bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup in one of the essential sour cocktails. Bright citrus, whiskey warmth, and measured sweetness make it a compact classic that is easy to recognize and worth measuring carefully.

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They Killed Kenny! recipe

Mixed Drink

They Killed Kenny! Bourbon Apple Highball Cocktail

A bourbon apple highball with sour apple schnapps, lemon juice, and lemon-lime soda, this playful cocktail delivers a bright, fizzy mix of sweet and tart flavors. Easy to build and perfect for parties, it’s a fun, crowd-friendly drink with a pop culture twist.

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Intermediate
Mint Julep recipe

Cocktail

Mint Julep - Bourbon & Fresh Mint Kentucky Derby Classic

The Mint Julep is a bourbon cocktail built with fresh mint, sugar, water, and a mountain of crushed ice. Cool, aromatic, and whiskey-forward, this IBA classic is inseparable from Kentucky Derby tradition.

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Easy
Old Fashioned (Fall version) recipe

Cocktail

Old Fashioned (Fall version) – Bourbon, Maple & Spiced Bitters Cocktail

The Old Fashioned (Fall version) swaps the usual sugar for maple syrup and pairs it with bourbon and spiced bitters. The result keeps the familiar spirit-forward Old Fashioned structure while adding maple richness and warm spice.

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Intermediate
Hot Toddy (Fall version) recipe

Hot Drink

Hot Toddy (Fall Version) - Bourbon, Honey & Warming Spice Cocktail

The Hot Toddy (Fall Version) pairs bourbon with honey, fresh lemon, ginger, clove, and cinnamon for a warm seasonal cocktail. Served steaming in a mug, it is a simple whiskey drink built for cool fall evenings and relaxed after-dinner sipping.

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Intermediate
Maple Bourbon Smash recipe

Cocktail

Maple Bourbon Smash - Bourbon, Lemon, Mint & Maple Fall Cocktail

The Maple Bourbon Smash combines bourbon, lemon, fresh mint, and maple syrup in a bright fall whiskey cocktail. Maple adds seasonal depth without overwhelming the citrus, while mint keeps the finish fresh and aromatic.

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Intermediate
Cider Old Fashioned recipe

Cocktail

Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail with Bourbon, Apple & Maple

A seasonal take on the Old Fashioned, this cider-forward bourbon cocktail blends apple cider, maple syrup, and bitters for a balanced, spirit-led drink with a subtle autumn lift.

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Intermediate
Spiced Maple Old Fashioned recipe

Cocktail

Spiced Maple Old Fashioned – Bourbon, Maple & Cinnamon Bitters Cocktail

A bourbon-forward Old Fashioned with maple syrup and cinnamon bitters, this spiced variation delivers warm sweetness and aromatic depth with a clean, spirit-led finish.

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Intermediate
Apple Cider Whiskey Smash recipe

Cocktail

Apple Cider Whiskey Smash: Bourbon, Mint & Honey Fall Cocktail

The Apple Cider Whiskey Smash blends bourbon, apple cider, lemon, honey syrup, and fresh mint into a bright fall cocktail with soft orchard sweetness. Shaken and served over crushed ice, it keeps the refreshing character of a Whiskey Smash while adding a distinctly autumn flavor.

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Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Sour recipe

Cocktail

Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Sour - Bourbon, Lemon & Pumpkin Fall Cocktail

The Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Sour combines bourbon, lemon, pumpkin purée, simple syrup, and warm spice in a silky fall sour. Optional egg white adds a foamy cap, while fresh citrus keeps the pumpkin profile from turning heavy.

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