Whiskey Recipes
The 56 Julep
The julep has been the classic beverage of the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century
With over 56 years making fine Kentucky bourbon, Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller of Wild Turkey knows his mint juleps. Jimmy uses Wild Turkey 101 in his juleps, the higher proof produces a richer, deeper and fuller taste. It has quite a kick too!… Read more
Cherries Jubilee Champagne Cocktail
It’s time to celebrate with a champagne cocktail! What are you celebrating? That’s up to you. But here’s the drink to do it with. It is like a Manhattan meets a champagne cocktail. If that sounds good to you, get those cherries ready.… Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Whiskey Cocktails
Seems like it isn’t St. Patrick’s Day without a little Irish whiskey. On second thought, make that a lot of Irish whiskey. If you’re looking for a way to mix it up instead of downing it straight, here are some tasty Paddy’s Day cocktails for you!
Irish Tea Party
Ingredients:
4 parts sweetened green tea (chilled)
1 part Jameson Irish whiskey
½ part Pernod absinthe
Directions:
Rinse rocks glass with Pernod absinthe. Add ice. Pour … Read more
Vancouver Cocktail
The 2010 Winter Olympics are wrapping up in Vancouver this weekend and this week’s drink celebrates the games well. The fair amount of Canadian whisky should help insulate you from the cold. Canadian whisky and maple syrup, this may work on pancakes as well. Let us know!… Read more
Blood and Sand
This prohibition era cocktail was named after the 1922 film Blood and Sand, the story of a young boy who becomes a famous bull fighter staring Rudolph Valentino.
It seems like an odd mixture, but it works. What you get is a well balanced drink with a hint of fruitiness and some kick.
Top bartender Dale DeGroff tells the the story of how he thought it would be “godawful” until he tried it. So good, … Read more
