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Every cocktail tells a story. Explore our favorites—crafted for easy evenings, good company, and moments worth remembering. Check out our Bourbon Briefs for other cocktails.
Banana Bread
Old Fashioned
Great any time of year but this is an innovative twist on the original. 2-3 oz of rye, 3/4 oz of banana liqueur, 3-4 dashes of walnut bitters. Garnish with a slice of banana.
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Bulleitt Rye* (or rye of your choice)
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Banana liqueur
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Walnut bitters
Add more or less banana liqueur depending on how much banana flavor you prefer. Serve in an old fashioned glass with a cube.
*We prefer rye because it stands up better to the banana, but bourbon works too!
Cherry Vanilla
Manhattan
We like this a little boozy. 3 oz of Rye, A cap full of vermouth, a teaspoon of cherry juice, about 7-10 dashes of bitters. Garnish with a cherry.
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Bulleitt Rye (or rye of your choice)
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Sweet Vermouth
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Cherry Juice
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Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters
Use good quality cherries such as Collins, Scale back on the Rye if you prefer a more flavor forward cocktail. Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass.
Peach
Old Fashioned
Great for Spring and Summer. 2-3 oz of Rye, a healthy teaspoon of simple syrup, and 7-10 dashes of Peach Bitters. Garnish with a peach slice.
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Bulleitt Bourbon* (or brand of your choice)
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Simple Syrup
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Peach Bitters
Two tablespoons of syrup for those who like it sweeter. Serve in an old fashioned glass with a cube.
If you like it a little heavier, substitute rye.
Gimlet
Refined, light, refreshing. 3 oz gin, 3/4 oz of fresh lime juice, 1/4 oz simple syrup, garnish with a lime.
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4 Peel Watershed Gin*
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Simple Syrup
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Fresh lime juice
These go down smooth, Simple yet elegant. Serve in a coupe. *We like this option because it is distilled with citrus. If you prefer juniper, use a more traditional gin.
B&B Old Fashioned
We like a simple, refined take on this classic. 2-3 oz of Rye, and a healthy teaspoon of simple syrup, 7-10 dashes of orange bitters. Garnish with an orange peel.
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Bourbon or Rye (of your choice)
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Simple Syrup
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Orange Bitters
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Orange Peel
Two tablespoons of syrup for those who like it sweeter. Serve in an old fashioned glass with a large cube.
The Vesper
Lets make James Bond proud! Warning: This looks light, but packs a punch! 1 1/2 oz of Vodka, 1 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Lillet, twist of lemon.
Tito's Vodka (or your choice of Vodka)
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Gin
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Lillet
Get a good mist of lemon to add flavor, we like to coat the rim with the lemon peel. Serve in a martini glass or a coupe.
Brown Derby
We like this year-round, but this lighter bourbon cocktail is great for Spring. 3 oz of Rye, 1 oz of fresh grapefruit juice, 1 0z of honey simple syrup. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
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Bulleitt Rye (or rye of your choice)
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Honey Simple Syrup*
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Fresh Grapefruit Juice
* 1 to 1 ratio of good honey to water. Heat in a saucepan, stir until honey is dissolved. Store extra in the fridge.
Serve in an old fashioned glass with a cube, or in a coupe.
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