I love the cocktails at The Bar at Fort Nelson. Rosemary and I love to go there twice a year to sample the new cocktails when the menu changes in the summer and the winter. We made our annual pilgrimage… Continue Reading →
Rosemary and I were talking the other day and she asked “When is a Manhattan no longer a Manhattan?” She was asking because she had seen a cocktail menu at a local restaurant with some additional spirits added to the… Continue Reading →
Riders up! Derby Weekend is here and Four Roses Bourbon dreamed up a sweet, yet refreshing take on the classic Churchill Downs libation with the Four Roses Hibiscus Mint Julep. Not only does it incorporate the trending method of infusing tea into cocktails, but it is also a cocktail that can be easily prepped for those hosting guests outside of the racetrack. […]
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Rosemary and I finally got to go to the Bar at Fort Nelson on her birthday. We had planned on going for the fall\winter cocktails back in November, but circumstances prevented this from happening. So the other day, we made… Continue Reading →
2024 Bourbon Classic just announced tickets are now on sale for the satellite event TOP SHELF: A Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Experience” taking place at Louisville’s luxuriously eclectic 21c on February 21. Tickets are extremely LIMITED. This special experience entails an intimate evening with a 5 flight tasting of the 2023 BTAC lineup. Culinary might […]
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A drinkable sweet potato cocktail? Sure! Whatever the family dynamics this week, a unique cocktail is sure to keep the conversation rolling…or bring some sweet silence from Uncle Jim. Here’s to a week of delicious food, killer drinks, and a nap or two. Ingredients: 2 oz Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey 0.5 oz sweet potato […]
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Something about drinking an Old Fashioned makes you feel refined, classy, and like a real whiskey-lover. While this classic cocktail consists of just a few simple ingredients, making a proper Old Fashioned is an art form that requires a little know-how…
It is autumn and it makes me crave a cocktail that is made with honey. The Gold Rush Cocktail comes to mind to satisfy that desire, but there are other versions of this cocktail that will also satisfy. All of… Continue Reading →
Now let’s take a look at the beautiful mixers and ingredients that will have you on your way to making the tastiest libations. This post will cover a nice and succinct five categories of bourbon cocktail mixer options, freeing your mind from overwhelm,…
What are the best bitters for bourbon cocktails? If I may sway your cocktail bitters opinion, here is a breakdown of flavors and brands I would recommend giving a shot, as you commit to your long-term relationship with this key cocktail component. Thre…
