2020 has been wild, and we deserve a drink for simply making it through. Below are five of our favorite bourbon cocktails, curated from our favorite sites/blogs, to accompany you into the New Year.
For a classic drink, with a twist: Sparkling Whiskey
New Year’s needs a champagne cocktail and this classic is both bubbly sophistication and pure class.
1 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
½ oz elderflower liqueur
Champagne, for topping
Metallic sugar for rimming the glasses
Full recipe here.
For a pick-me-up: Coffee Old Fashioned
Determined to stay up ‘till midnight? Give this a go.
2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
.5 oz coffee liqueur
.25 simple syrup
2 dash orange bitters
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 expressed orange peel
3 coffee beans
Full recipe here.
For a touch of fun: Brown Sugar Bourbon Sparkler
No matches required.
¾ cup water
¼ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup chilled lemon juice
3 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
¾ cup chilled dry sparkling wine
8-12 dashes bitters
Full recipe here.
For a no-fuss classic: Whiskey Smash
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
3 lemon wedges
2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
¾ oz simple syrup
4 mint leaves
Full recipe here.
For something sweet: Kentucky Kiss
No kiss at midnight? Put your lips on this instead.
2 strawberries
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz maple syrup
2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
Splash of club soda
Full recipe here.
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