We’ve had a lot of submissions for our Wild Turkey American Honey Girls Calendar Giveaway. To enter to win a calendar, BourbonBlog.com friends are submitting their own Wild Turkey American Honey Drink recipe creations. Here are just a few we’re sharing below, and for more details on entering and views from the pages of the calendar click this link

The Flying Honey Turkey

1 part Red Bull
1 part Wild Turkey American Honey

“For some reason Wild Turkey Honey + Red Bull tastes as good as a pink panther ice cream bar from the ice cream man on a hot summers day!” – Puya Partow
Recipe submitted by Wesley Jordan and Puya Partow

Lawrenceburg Lemonade

1 Part American Honey
1 Part Sweet and Sour Mix
1 Part Triple Sec
2 Parts Lemon Lime Soda (Sprite)

Pour all ingredients over ice, mix and serve.

Recipe submitted by Casey Kopp

Green Turkey

8 oz. Green Tea
4 oz. Wild Turkey American Honey
2 oz. Wild Turkey 101 proof

Stir and serve

Recipe submitted by Jason DeMaglio

Kentucky Horseshoe Nail

1 oz. Wild Turkey American Honey
2. oz. bourbon or rye. A high-rye bourbon works best to neutralize some of the sweetness of the American Honey.

*If you see your recipe on this post it doesn’t necessarily mean you have won the calendar.  For all rules and how to win see this link

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Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch, that richly flavoured Scotch whisky, tells BourbonBlog.com that they are an official sponsor of the United States Curling Association (USCA) just in time for the 2010 winter games. The sponsorship kicks off a year-long celebration of Scottish heritage by one of the world’s most popular single malt Scotch whiskies.

“We’re excited Laphroaig has been named the official scotch of the United States Curling Association,” Michael Cockram, Senior Director of Laphroaig tells BourbonBlog.com. “We look forward to sharing the rich, flavorful taste and history of our classic whisky with curling fans.”

“There are few brands out there that have as deep a Scottish history as Laphroaig,” said USCA President Leland Rich. “We are honored to have such a respected brand sponsor the United States Curling Association. This truly brings the spirit of the winter games to new heights.”

Starting February, whisky enthusiasts across the country can visit www.Laphroaig.com to register as a Friend of Laphroaig and receive updates regarding the Laphroaig sponsorship and regular product news.

“This sponsorship gives new meaning to the phrase ‘scotch on ice,’” said Scotch Malt Master Simon Brooking. “It is always a pleasure seeing two grand traditions from my homeland, Laphroaig and curling, enjoyed in America.”

Be watching for Laphroaig events celebrating this across the country this year.

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Dumantoddy, photo courtesy Heather Powers, Evansville Living

The Hot Toddy is said to have originated in 18th century Scotland as medicinal elixir to ward off the cold*, but never before has it been given a kick of pistachio along with the Bourbon it was always meant to be paired with.  We just introduced the “Dumantoddy” in the January/February 2010 issue of Evansville Living. The recipe usually calls for tea, whiskey, honey and lemon. The measurements seem to depend upon how sick one is feeling or how much one enjoys their spirits.  Mixologist Stephen Dennison and I created this using Dumante Verdenoce, an Italian made pistachio liqueur that was created by a Louisville entrepreneur Howard Sturm. We selected Elijah Craig 12 Year as the Bourbon whiskey for the Dumantoddy; it expresses the cooperage so well as it allows us to taste the oak barrels it was aged in. In place of honey, Dumante adds sweetness and adds a roundness that you only taste from this type of nut character.  

Dumantoddy Recipe

6 oz of water
1 Earl Grey Tea bag (or black tea of your choice)
1/2 oz Dumante Verdenoce
1 oz Elijah Craig 12 year Bourbon whiskey
1 Lemon

Bring water to boil and allow tea to steep for 5 to 7 minutes. Add Dumante and Elijah Craig and then add juice of a quarter lemon. Rub the zest of lemon around the rim of the tea cup to add lemon nose.

*Use your own judgement as the American Lung Association recommends avoiding alcohol when combating a cold.

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Beer reviews of the best of the Midwest Beers including Floyds Gumballhead from Munster Indiana, Schlafly’s Grand Cru from St. Louis, MO, Upland’s Bad Elmer Porter from Bloomington Indiana, and Chicago’s Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale in the video episode of Beer Guy Show below.

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We’ve had a lot of interest in Wild Turkey’s American Honey Calendar, and for good reason. You can win one now as we have a batch of calendars to giveaway, compliments of Wild Turkey. To win, e-mail your own Wild Turkey American Honey recipe creation to Win@BourbonBlog.com with the subject line “Win a Calendar.”*  Include your name and mailing address.  Your recipe doesn’t necessarily have to be perfect, just be creative by mixing American Honey in a cocktail, dish, or simply in your own fantasy world so that you’ll win!

Take a peak at some of the American Honey Girls from calendar and get an idea of what American Honey recipes we’ve been mixing up on the links below.   You’ll find the photos from the calendar on the links below within the recipes.

Lemon Honey Recipe

Honey Arnold Palmer Recipe

Patriot Tea Recipe

Bee Sting Recipe

If you don’t win the calendar, you can always buy yours at www.WildTurkeyBourbon.com

*To enter, be of legal drinking age and reside within the U.S.A. as that is where we will send your prize.

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