The Olympics have long been a celebration of sport and our shared humanity. And this year is no exception. Perhaps even more so, after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was postponed due to the pandemic. Celebrate our coming together, the Olympic spirit, and Team USA with these five bourbon cocktails, using a quintessential American spirit.
Whiskey Smash
A classic bourbon cocktail that even looks like a gold medal.
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- 5-8 leaves spearmint
- ¼ lemon, cut in 3 pieces
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Suffering Bastard
A cocktail invented to cure a soldier’s hangover during World War II.
- 1 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- 1 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- .5 oz lime juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ginger beer, to top
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Apple Whiskey Sour
A cocktail that pairs two American classics: bourbon and apple cider.
- 3 oz Joseph Magnus Murray Hill Club Bourbon
- 3 oz apple cider
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Gold Rush
A cocktail to celebrate the gold rush taking place in Tokyo this week.
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz honey syrup
- .75 oz lemon juice
- Lemon twist, garnish
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon
- 4 oz Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon
Our production team knows something about winning medals at international competitions, and we’re honored to shared these 5 bourbon cocktails to celebrate the start of the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. Find our premium spirits here and share your Olympic celebrations using #josamagnus on social media.
