The call of the mountains is a fierce one, and after you scale the summit it’s high time for a celebratory beverage. While we are always ready to drink Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey neat, we also believe that bold cocktails can bring adventurous and independent souls together in a unique way. Enjoy our curated list of bold cocktails that are perfect for packing.
The Summit
- 1 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 oz Scotch
- .5 oz Fernet-Branca
- 3-5 dashes Angostura bitters
- Sage leaves, garnish
- Salt, garnish
To make the The Summit, rim glass with salt. Set aside. In a cocktail shaker, muddle sage leaves, then mix bourbon, scotch, Fernet-Branca, and bitters. Shake until chilled. Strain into a glass and garnish with sage.
Pine on the Mountain
- 2 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 oz pine simple syrup, adjust to taste
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Pine sprig, garnish
Stir all ingredients except pine sprig over ice, then strain into a
double rocks glass over one large ice cube. Garnish with pine sprig.
Fennel and Peppercorn Sazerac
- 2 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- .5 oz fennel simple syrup
- 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 1 barspoon peppercorn tincture
- Absinthe ist for the glass
- Lemon peel
To make the Fennel and Peppercorn Sazerac, chill glass and add 1 to 2 spritzes of absinthe to the glass. Combine Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey, fennel simple syrup, bitters and tincture in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir until well-chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into your chilled, rinsed, or misted glass and express the lemon peel over the drink. Discard the lemon peel.
Thyme is on our Side
- 2 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 oz orange thyme simple syrup
- Orange wedge, garnish
In a cocktail shaker mix all ingredients except orange wedge with ice and shake vigorously. Strain and serve over ice. Garnish with an orange wedge.
Just Peachy Bourbon Iced Tea
- 2 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Simple syrup, to taste
- 1 whole peach
- 4 oz Black Tea
- Lemon wedge, garnish
Cut and core 1 whole peach- puree until smooth. Add bourbon, tea, simple syrup and ice, and stir until smooth. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
These cocktails are for the bold at heart- the mavericks among us. When combined with the right crew and perfect view, these cocktails have the power to bring out the bold in anyone. Please, enjoy these cocktails responsibly and share on social media using #flyingacespirits. Cheers!
