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    • Makers Mark Collins

    The Conservative

    Alias

    Presbyterian

    Election Results

    920 Votes: The Official Cocktail of the Cocktail Party!

    Recipe

    • 1-1/2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
    • 1/2 part club soda
    • 1/2 part ginger ale
    • Lemon twist

    Fill a rocks glass with ice and add Maker’s Mark® Bourbon. Fill with equal parts club soda and ginger ale. Stir and garnish with a lemon twist.

    Notes

    Originally a nonalcoholic combination of ginger ale and club soda (hence the name, Presbyterian), the Presbyterian is usually served today as a combination of club soda, ginger ale and whisky. Classically simple, a truly heavenly Presbyterian always starts with Maker’s Mark®.

    The Incumbent

    Alias

    Maker’s Mark Manhattan

    Election Results

    602 Votes

    Recipe

    • 1-1/2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
    • 1/2 part sweet vermouth
    • 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice
    • 1 maraschino cherry

    Shake all together for 30 seconds. Strain into chilled Manhattan glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry (served up, no ice).

    Notes

    Traditionally made with whisky, sweet vermouth and bitters, the Manhattan is also open to variation and is often used by great bartenders as a way to show off their creativity.

    The Glad Hander

    Alias

    Old Fashioned

    Election Results

    594 Votes

    Recipe

    • 1-1/2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
    • 1/2 part club soda
    • 2 orange slices
    • 2 maraschino cherries
    • 1 teaspoon sugar

    Muddle 1 orange slice, 1 maraschino cherry and the sugar in an Old Fashioned glass. Fill glass 3/4 full of ice. Add Maker’s Mark® Bourbon and splash of club soda. Garnish with additional orange slice and maraschino cherry.

    Notes

    Often cited as the original “cocktail,” the Old Fashioned today is one of the most-called-for “Classic” drinks. Sweet and strong, the Old Fashioned never really gets old as long as the recipe includes Maker’s Mark® Bourbon.

    The Hanging Chad

    Alias

    Mojito

    Election Results

    85 Votes

    Recipe

    • 1-1/2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
    • Fresh mint
    • 2 tablespoons simple syrup muddled with mint
    • Squeeze juice of two lime wedges
    • Splash of triple sec

    Mix all together and top off with a splash of soda. Serve on the rocks in a tall glass rimmed with sugar. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    Notes

    A classic warm-weather cocktail with sweet, minty taste notes and a smooth, easy finish.

    The Baby Kisser

    Alias

    The Redhead

    Election Results

    779 Votes

    Recipe

    • 1-1/4 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
    • Soda water
    • Splash of cranberry juice
    • Lime wedge

    Fill rocks glass with ice. Add Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, fill with soda water and add a splash of cranberry juice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    Notes

    Classic, simple and easy. It’s Maker’s Mark® with a cranberry kick and the perfect way to get the party going.

    The Swing State

    Alias

    Maker's Mark Collins

    Election Results

    87 Votes

    Recipe

    • 2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
    • 1 part fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • Club soda
    • Maraschino cherry and orange slice

    In a shaker full of ice, add Maker’s Mark,® fresh lemon juice and sugar. Shake well and strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice. Top with soda and garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry.

    Notes

    This Maker’s Mark® version of the Tom Collins substitutes the original premium handmade bourbon for traditional gin. Sweet and strong, this delicious new spin on an old favorite is just fine any time of the year.