Makes 1 serving This drink is a cousin of the Negroni, replacing gin with bourbon. You can also add your own fun twist to this cocktail by replacing the Campari with other bitters like Gran Classico, Cynar, Cardamaro, Aperol, Ramazzotti, Averna, Nonino, Suze, or Bruto Americano. Ingredients 1 oz bourbon […]
Makes 1 serving Ingredients 2 oz bourbon 1 oz ginger beer 1/2 oz simple syrup 1/4 oz lemon juice 1 tablespoon blueberry purée Fresh blueberries, for garnish Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the bourbon, ginger beer, simple syrup, lemon juice, and blueberry purée. Shake until well-chilled, then […]
Makes 3 (8 oz) jars Ingredients 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon raisins 1 tablespoon cranberries 3 pieces dried apple 3 dried plums (prunes) 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup bourbon, rum, or brandy Directions Heat brown sugar and water in a small […]
Makes about 4 cups This cranberry relish can be prepared in advance. Store wrapped in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months. It is great with turkey, of course, but it’s also a sweet and tangy accompaniment to roasted pork. Ingredients 1 lb fresh or […]
Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients 2 oz Honey-Herb and Tea Base (see below) 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 oz bourbon 1/2 oz brandy 1 drop orange bitters Rosemary sprig, for garnish Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with […]
Makes 1 cocktail This cider cocktail is inspired by the famous (or infamous) holiday fruit cake, and it is a fun seasonal drink for fruit cake lovers and skeptics alike. Drawing on the essence of the cake–fruit, spice, and dark spirits–this drink is easily customizable using your favorite flavors, like […]
Makes 1 serving Put a surprising twist on a classic summer treat! Grilling the watermelon not only makes for a beautiful garnish, but adds a depth of flavor. not often found in a simple cocktail. Rhubarb bitters should be pretty easy to find. Check your local liquor store or specialty […]
Makes 1 serving Some might say there is no better start to a classic steakhouse dinner than an ice cold Manhattan. Different bourbons or whiskeys will bring their own qualities to the finished drink, so experiment to see what you like best to create your signature cocktail. Ingredients 2 oz […]
Makes 10 to 12 servings Ingredients 2 1/2 cups raw cashews 3 cups water 1 cup cashew, oat, or coconut milk 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 1/4 cup bourbon (optional) Directions In […]
Makes 1 serving To muddle, place the ingredients in the bottom of a mixing glass and, with the muddling stick, smash together the ingredients. Ingredients 1 orange slice 1 brandied cherry Splash simple syrup Dash of angostura bitters 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey Directions Combine the orange slice, cherry, […]
Makes one 9-in by 13-in pan Sweet potato custard and bourbon-flavored pecan topping make this the perfect fall treat. Ingredients Shortbread Crust 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 6 oz (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Sweet Potato Filling […]
Makes about 5 cups These easy to prepare cherries are a staple of a well-stocked home bar, but they also make amazing gifts. Use the cherries in your cocktails, but don’t forget the flavorful brandy for drinks, soaking cakes, or rehydrating raisins and other dried fruits for holiday baking. Ingredients […]