As we continue to enjoy the spring season, we’re taking a moment to look back at the flavors that kept us warm during the holidays. Whiskey and Bourbon took center stage at our Bourbon+ event as we put the spotlight on three cocktails that taste just as good now. The recipes prove that good bourbon drinks aren’t dedicated to a single season. 

Mixologist Di’Angelo Groves crafted three cozy cocktails: Co Malt & Mistletoe, The Holiday Standard, and Dasher, Dancer…Leiper, especially for the event. Now, you can make them at home as well.

Cheers to bringing a little Bourbon+ spirit to your own bar. 

The Holiday Standard

Ingredients:
1 ¼ ounces of Standard Proof Whiskey
¼ ounce Standard Proof Whiskey Arabica Coffee Rye
½ ounce of brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon infused simple syrup

Directions:
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. 
Shake and strain into a rocks glass.
Garnish with two drops of Woodford Reserve chocolate bitters, a pretzel stick, and mini marshmallows.

Dasher, Dancer…Leiper

Ingredients:
2 ounces Leiper’s Fork Bourbon
½ ounce honey syrup with butterscotch and orange extract 
3 drops Woodford Spiced Cherry Bitters

Directions:
Combine ingredients, stir, and pour into a rocks glass.
Garnish with a dehydrated orange.

Co Malt & Mistletoe

Ingredients:
1 ½ ounces Stranahan’s Whiskey
½ ounce honey syrup with butterscotch and orange extract

Directions:
Dry shake ingredients and pour into a rocks glass over a large ice cube frozen with rosemary and cranberries.
Top with a splash of lemon seltzer.
Spray with rosemary mint spritzer.

Photos by Victor Sizemore

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