We are enjoying our summer and hope you all are too. We have had a great bourbon filled summer so far and have really been enjoying spending some quality time outdoors with friends and family. If you are anything like us you have a cold beer at a cookout during the heat of the day […]
June 14 is the day that the Rev. Elijah Craig first distilled whiskey from corn in Bourbon County, Kentucky. (Elijah Craig’s name lives on as a premium bourbon brand from Heaven Hill.) In 1964, Congress declared that “bourbon whiskey is a distinctive product of the United States.” And June 14th is National Bourbon Day. Any day is worth celebrating America’s […]
Today we have another great recipe from Marlon Hall. The Bourbon Sour uses homemade sour mix and the recipe is great for highlighting a quality bourbon. Be sure to check out Marlon’s excellent blog here http://marlonhall.wordpress.com/ Ingredients: 2 oz Wild Turkey 101 1 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 egg white (optional—use if you’re feeling mildly adventurous, […]
Today we have two Mint Julep recipes from Marlon Hall that will be perfect the Kentucky Derby this weekend. One is a classic and one is Marlon’s own unique recipe. In honor of the Bourbon of the Month we are using Bulleit 10 in these recipes. Be sure to visit Marlon’s great blog by clicking […]
The 5 Points Cocktail For my first appearance as guest writer here at Bourbon & Oak, I’ll share a cocktail which combines 5 different spirits. Some of my favorite cocktails contain only ingredients that consist of alcohol. The Negroni and Manhattan cocktails are amoung them. I live close to an area called 5 points in […]
Today we bring you a simple recipe for a Manhattan from our friends at Angel’s Envy. This will be a great way to kick off your weekend. Enjoy! 1 1/2 oz: Angel’s Envy 1/2 oz: Sweet Vermouth 1 dash: Angostura Bitters Garnish: Organic Bing Cherry Chill over ice, strain into glass and garnish.
2 oz. bourbon of choice 3 dashes bitters of choice 1 sugar cube 1 splash of water orange twist for garnish 1 maraschino cherry In an Old Fashioned glass muddle sugar cube, water, and bitters. Add ice and maraschino cherry, pour in bourbon and stir gently for 30 seconds. Hold an orange peel over the glass […]
