21 Bourbon co*cktail Recipes to Make Tonight (2024)

FAQs

What is a good mix with bourbon? ›

Bourbon mixes well many beverages including cola, soda water, coffee, orange juice, fortified wine, and other spirits. Bourbon is a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed on its own or mixed in a co*cktail.

If you enjoy the pure taste of bourbon, we suggest using soda water. If you like your co*cktails a bit sweeter, use ginger ale or ginger beer.

The perfect bourbon co*cktail: Two parts bourbon One part pomegranate juice Splash of maple syrup Juice of 1/2 mandarin orange Top with ginger beer Garnish with rosemary sprig, mandarin twist and pomegranate seeds.

Embury's six basic drinks are the Daiquiri, the Jack Rose, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Old Fashioned, and the Sidecar.

Best Sipper

Woodford Reserve is a really high quality sipping bourbon and an easy entry point for the whiskey newcomer. That's because the palate of this bourbon is sweet and soft, with just a bit of spice lingering in the background.

The bottles holding Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Wild Turkey, and Buffalo Trace wrap the era in fond nostalgia with fonts reminiscent of "Wanted: Dead or Alive" posters. Bulleit Bourbon stamps the words "Frontier Whiskey" on its bottle even though the brand has only been around in its modern form little more than a decade.

Whiskey and co*ke is a highball co*cktail made by mixing whiskey, typically bourbon or Tennessee whiskey, with Coca-Cola or other colas. A popular version of the drink is Jack and co*ke (also referred to as JD and co*ke or Jack co*ke), where the Jack Daniel's brand of whiskey is used.

One of the most important rules is to never mix different types of alcohol in the same drink or drinking session. Mixing spirits like vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey with beer or wine can lead to rapid intoxication and increase the likelihood of experiencing a severe hangover.

The most classic of all bourbon co*cktails, the Old Fashioned has been around for more than 200 years. Its staying power owes to its simplicity: Little more than a slug of whiskey, seasoned and sweetened with Angostura bitters and sugar, the drink is more special than a neat pour, but nearly as easy to enjoy.

What is a whiskey and cranberry juice called? ›

Jump to Recipe. by Jessica November 10, 2022. This cranberry cinnamon whiskey sour is the perfect warming co*cktail for the holiday season. Cranberry juice, bourbon, lemon and simple syrup poured over ice and cinnamon sticks for a holiday twist.

A small amount of OJ is enough to temper high-proof bourbon, spicy rye, or even peated scotch, he adds. “As long as the proof of the whisky is around 100, it's going to hold up really well.”

It was just a sophisticated, clean co*cktail. I was delighted to taste both ingredients without the rough burn of the bourbon rushing down my throat. The best thing, though, is that you can easily tailor this drink to your tastebuds. If you like the full, strong flavor of bourbon you can use less Sprite.

Bourbon and co*ke is a staple for any bourbon fan. Who could resist that mixture of sweetness balanced with the heady notes (especially from barrel-aged bourbon)? It's a combo that bourbon drinkers love worldwide.

It's the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and warm – a trifecta of flavors that just screams 'holiday cheer'. Whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving feast, a cozy Friendsgiving, a sparkling Christmas dinner, or just looking for a delicious way to enjoy a chilly evening, this Cranberry Bourbon co*cktail is your new go-to.