Jeromy Edwards of Back Stage at Theater Square Marketplace was the top winner with this Cider Manhattan for the Kentucky competition of Manhattan Experience by Woodford Reserve and Esquire Magazine. To learn more about the event in Louisville and the Manhattan Experience, click here. Recipe follows below 2 oz. Woodford Reserve .5 oz. Antica Vermouth… Read more »

 
The Barnyard with Elijah Craig 12 Year by Stephen Dennison

The Barnyard by Mixologist Stephen Dennison Elijah Craig 12 year, I feel, is a bourbon that really expresses its cooperage. Reminding me of freshly-built barn, it inspired this drink. This is for the purists. Ingredients: – 2 oz Elijah Craig 12 yr – 5 drops Lagavulin, or another smokey Islay Scotch – 2 spritz Barbera… Read more »

 
In Fig-titious Fashion created by The Intoxicologist

The flavor is of dried fruit with the spirits distinguishing themselves in layers gradually.  In Fig-titious Fashion was inspired by the Muddled Old Fashion, although this cocktail has been a work in progress for some time.  The figs were made on a whim as part of a creative experiment.  St Remy XO happened by sheer… Read more »

 
Hayden’s ‘Cheri’ Smash created by The Intoxicologist

Basil Hayden’s Bourbon creates the ideal base for infusing cherries.  The process is simple.  Place 25 to 30 dried cherries into a glass container.  Pour approximately 5 ounces Basil Hayden’s Bourbon over the dried cherries.  Seal container.  Place in the refrigerator for at least 5 to 7 days before first use to allow the cherries… Read more »

 
Beam of Passione created by The Intoxicologist

1 ounce Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey .5 ounce Luxardo Passione Nera 1.25 ounce Fresh Orange Juice .75 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice 2 Thick Orange Wedges as Garnish Build in a double old fashioned glass on the rocks.  Garnish with orange wedges. Recipe Courtesy:  The Intoxicologist, originally posted on this link: Beam of Passione Copyright 2009… Read more »

 
Brass Buck with Red Stag

Ingredients: 3 parts Red Stag by Jim Beam Infused Bourbon 4 parts Ginger ale Lime Wedge Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice. Pour in Red Stag by Jim Beam and ginger ale. Garnish with lime. Kid Rock is partnering with Reg Stag on his summer tour benefiting Operation Homefront. Read the article here and… Read more »

 
Red Manhattan with Red Stag by Jim Beam

Ingredients: 2 parts Red Stag by Jim Beam™ Infused Bourbon 1/2 part dry vermouth 1/2 part sweet vermouth Prepare in shaker over ice. Strain into Martini glass with long stem. Black Cherry Garnish. Kid Rock is partnering with Reg Stag on his summer tour benefiting Operation Homefront.  Read the article here and also view photos… Read more »

 
Bacon Old-Fashioned

6 pieces good quality, thick-cut bacon 1 bottle Buffalo Trace bourbon (750 ml) 1/4 to 1/2 ounce brown-sugar simple syrup 2 dashes angostura bitters 1 small piece cooked bacon, twisted into a curl Cook the bacon slowly over medium-low heat until all the fat renders. (Save the cooked bacon for another use.) Infuse the bacon… Read more »

 
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Bourbon Cobbler

Bourbon and dessert in one in this cocktail from Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Louisville, Kentucky! 2 parts Jim Beam Black 3/4 part Tuaca 1/4 part Peach Schnapps 1 marascino cherry, squeezed into the liquor Stir, serve over ice with a healthy splash of soda. When you’re in Louisville, stop in to Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse!

 
Ginger Peach Julep, 3rd place winner at Tales of the Cocktail

This cocktail created by Wayne Curtis won third place in the official cocktail contest of the 2009 Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Ingredients for One Serving: 2 ripe peach slices 2 1/2 ounces bourbon 1/2 ounce ginger syrup (see NOTE) 8 to 10 mint leaves, plus a mint sprig for garnish Crushed ice… Read more »