21 Bourbon co*cktail Recipes to Make Tonight (2024)

FAQs

What soda goes best with bourbon? ›

If you enjoy the pure taste of bourbon, we suggest using soda water. If you like your co*cktails a bit sweeter, use ginger ale or ginger beer.

Best Overall Bourbon for an Old Fashioned: Old Grand Dad 114

Old Grand Dad 114 earns our distinction of the best bourbon for old fashioned. Orange zest, cinnamon, and burnt sugar are the signature tasting notes of Old Grand Dad 114 Proof .

The perfect bourbon co*cktail: Two parts bourbon One part pomegranate juice Splash of maple syrup Juice of 1/2 mandarin orange Top with ginger beer Garnish with rosemary sprig, mandarin twist and pomegranate seeds.

Pretty much anything, but water, coca-cola, soda water, ginger ale, coffee, angostura bitters, cherry, and anything that complements the taste of bourbons like caramel, vanilla, oak, toasted rye, oatmeal, cornbread, cinnamon, and chocolate.

Whiskey and co*ke is a highball co*cktail made by mixing whiskey, typically bourbon or Tennessee whiskey, with Coca-Cola or other colas. A popular version of the drink is Jack and co*ke (also referred to as JD and co*ke or Jack co*ke), where the Jack Daniel's brand of whiskey is used.

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Best Sipper

Woodford Reserve is a really high quality sipping bourbon and an easy entry point for the whiskey newcomer. That's because the palate of this bourbon is sweet and soft, with just a bit of spice lingering in the background.

One of the most important rules is to never mix different types of alcohol in the same drink or drinking session. Mixing spirits like vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey with beer or wine can lead to rapid intoxication and increase the likelihood of experiencing a severe hangover.

What is the famous bourbon drink? ›

The most classic of all bourbon co*cktails, the Old Fashioned has been around for more than 200 years. Its staying power owes to its simplicity: Little more than a slug of whiskey, seasoned and sweetened with Angostura bitters and sugar, the drink is more special than a neat pour, but nearly as easy to enjoy.

Embury's six basic drinks are the Daiquiri, the Jack Rose, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Old Fashioned, and the Sidecar.

Pecans complement the richness of bourbon, adding depth and complexity. Almonds provide a balanced contrast to the bold flavors of bourbon, enhancing its smoothness. Cashews enhance the velvety mouthfeel of bourbon, elevating its flavors. Pistachios complement the robust profile of bourbon, adding texture and depth.

It was just a sophisticated, clean co*cktail. I was delighted to taste both ingredients without the rough burn of the bourbon rushing down my throat. The best thing, though, is that you can easily tailor this drink to your tastebuds. If you like the full, strong flavor of bourbon you can use less Sprite.

Of course, it's all a matter of preference, but Coca-Cola seems to be the more classic choice. As explained by DRNX Myth, its spicy nutmeg and cinnamon notes harmonize well with bourbon's vanilla, oak, and caramel.

Cola. Cola's sweetness and bubbliness pair perfectly with whiskey. Together, whiskey, co*ke, and a wedge of lime or lemon (because, why not?)

It was just a sophisticated, clean co*cktail. I was delighted to taste both ingredients without the rough burn of the bourbon rushing down my throat. The best thing, though, is that you can easily tailor this drink to your tastebuds. If you like the full, strong flavor of bourbon you can use less Sprite.