Bourbon is the base of famous cocktails for a reason. The spirit is mostly associated with the South, but it can be distilled anywhere in the United States. And it’s this lack of geographical limitation that has made it last through temperance, wars, and even Prohibition. Bourbon is meant for the brave and the bold, and during Bourbon Heritage Month, we honor it as a true maverick. Check out these famous bourbon cocktails to commemorate the toughest spirit to date.
5 Famous Bourbon Cocktails
Hot Toddy
Serve this hot cocktail when the cool mountain air is starting to get to you. Helps with decongestion too.
- 2 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 6-8 oz hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick, garnish
Pour Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey, honey, and lemon juice into a glass. Fill the glass with hot water. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Maverick’s Old Fashioned Cocktail
Take this classic cocktail up a notch by using orange bitters.
- 2 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- 1 sugar cube
- Orange peel, garnish
Place the sugar cube in a rocks glass and cover it with bitters. Stir or muddle. Add Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey, ice, and stir. Express the orange peel over the drink.
Mint Julep
All hail the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby! Try for a swift and satisfying sip.
- 2.5 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- .5 oz simple syrup
- 4-5 mint sprigs
- Mint sprig, garnish
Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup gently in a julep cup. Add crushed ice, Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and stir. Garnish with mint sprig.
Whiskey Smash
Citrus and mint meet in the middle to create a beautiful balance.
- 2.5 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- .5 oz simple syrup
- .25 oz soda water
- 4-5 mint sprigs
- Lemon slices
- Lemon wedge, garnish
Muddle mint sprigs and lemon slices. Add Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey, simple syrup, and ice and shake until cold. Strain into a glass. Add a splash of soda water and serve with crushed ice.
The Pilot’s Boulevardier
Coffee liqueur adds a rich kick to a traditional bourbon cocktail. If you’re celebrating an early morning accomplishment, this famous bourbon cocktail takes day drinking to a new level.
- 1.5 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- .75 oz coffee liqueur
- .75 oz Campari
- .25 oz Punt e Mes / Italian vermouth
- Orange peel, garnish
Combine Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Campari, coffee liqueur, and Italian vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill, then strain into a coupe and garnish with an orange twist.
See the full recipe here.
When you want a cocktail that gets the job done during Bourbon Heritage Month, drink one of these 5 famous bourbon cocktails. Check out our other blog posts for more thrilling drink recipes. Remember to sip responsibly and to share your cocktails on social media using #flyingacespirits. Enjoy!
