Essenital Bourbon Cocktails: Manhattan

The Manhattan

3/4 oz. Sweet Vermout

2 1/2 oz Bourbon Whiskey

1 Dash Angostura Bitters

1 Marashino Cherry

Combine the vermouth, bourbon whiskey, and bitters with 2 - 3 ice cubes in a mixing glass. Stir gently, don't bruise the spirits and cloud the drink. Place the cherry in a chilled cocktail glass and strain the whiskey mixture over the cherry. Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass and twist it over the drink to release the oils but don't drop it in. 

Essential Bourbon Cocktails: The Derby

The Derby 

• 1 1/2 ounces Bulleit Bourbon
• 1 ounce Bénédictine D.O.M.
• 2 dashes angostura bitters

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add bourbon, Bénédictine D.O.M., and bitters and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 20 seconds.

Strain into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass.

Bourbon A History (Article link)

Really interesting article on Bourbon. It discusses origin, production, history, styles, and some well known bourbons worth trying.

Check it out!

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/03/serious-eats-guide-to-bourbon-what-is-bourbon-history-whiskey-cocktails.html?ref=obinsite

Essential Bourbon Cocktails: Boulevardier

The Boulevardier

1 1/2 oz. bourbon
1 oz. Campari

1 oz. sweet vermouth

Ice cubes

Garnish: orange slice, lemon twist or cherry.

Stir long and well with ice in a mixing glass and strain into a cocktail glass.

Essential Bourbon Cocktails: Mint Julep

Mint Julep    

4 fresh mint sprigs
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 tsp powdered sugar
2 tsp water

Muddle mint leaves, powdered sugar, and water in a collins glass. Fill the glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon. Top with more ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve with a straw.

Essential Burbon Cocktails: Old Fashioned

 Old fashioned

2 oz bourbon whiskey
2 dashes Angostura® bitters
1 splash water
1 tsp sugar
1 maraschino cherry
1 orange wedge

 Mix sugar, water and angostura bitters in an old-fashioned glass. Drop in a cherry and an orange wedge. Muddle into a paste using a muddler or the back end of a spoon. Pour in bourbon, fill with ice cubes, and stir.