Dave Kuiawa from Fine Wine & Good Spirits shares some cocktails perfect for National Bourbon Month!
Gold Rush
· 2 oz. Old Forester Bourbon
· ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
· ¾ oz. honey
Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
Dancing with the Devil
· 2 oz. Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Bourbon
· 1 oz. triple sec
· 1 oz. sweet and sour mix
· 1 oz. passion fruit juice
· 2 dashes hot sauce
· 1 maraschino cherry
Combine first five ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with maraschino cherry.
Cavalry Salute Cocktail
· 1 ½ oz. Cavalry Bourbon
· 1 strawberry, stem removed
· ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
· 1 oz. maple syrup
· 2 dashes orange bitters
· 2 oz. ginger beer
· 1 each, lemon slice and strawberry
Muddle lemon juice and strawberry in the bottom of a shaker. Add bourbon, maple syrup and bitters. Shake and strain into Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer; stir gently. Garnish with lemon slice and strawberry.