After Midnight in Kentucky

The Razzmatazz® Schnapps Liqueur and blackberries give the cocktail a beautiful color and sweet berry flavor.

Apricot Sage Bourbon Cocktail

by Kristine Lassor Hopkins, General Manager, Abattoir

The sage adds an incredible earthy element to this slightly dry cocktail. This is a very versatile, food-friendly cocktail.

Blucumber Fizz

by Jeremy Strungis, Master Mixologist

The cucumber and blueberries combine to make an incredibly refreshing and drinkable summer cocktail. The chamomile adds a slightly sweet hint of spice to the drink!

Bourbon Butter Pecan Milkshake

Share this with someone very special on a hot afternoon. And no, you won’t get cooties by using the same straw!

Bourbon Cider Cocktail

by Anthony Caporale, Host, Art of The Drink and Mixology Consultant

The dry apple flavor in the cider pairs perfectly with the Maker’s Mark® Bourbon and bitters. This easy-drinking cocktail goes with almost anything.

Maker’s Mark® and Kumquat Marmalade

by Adam Farmerie, Principal of AvroKo Hospitality Group

The unique flavor profile of the kumquat marmalade adds not only sweetness but also an element of spice to this truly original cocktail.

La Mela

by Eben Freeman, Master Mixologist

This sweet refresher tastes like adult apple pie with a hint of rosemary and maple.

Dragon's Toe

Ginger and cucumber flavors are a natural pairing for Maker’s Mark® Bourbon.

Ginger Rogers

This refreshing cocktail works well with spicy foods.

Le Provocateur

The pear and peach make this cocktail sweet and aromatic, with a fruity nose. The cocktail is great in the summer and also served over ice.

Dram Sour

by Gabriel Orta, Mixologist, Bar-Lab

This whisky sour recipe is reinvented with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon. The egg whites add a frothy cap to the drink.

Fancy Bourbon Punch

by Matt Wallace, Mixologist

This is an all-occasion punch for any party, particularly summertime gatherings.

Apples and Bourbon

by Elad Zvi, Co-Founder, Bar-Lab

This cocktail is great anytime of the year and is also very food-friendly. The apple-infused Maker’s Mark® Bourbon gives it a sweetness accented by the thyme honey.

Bourbon Tarragon Cooler

by Elad Zvi, Co-Founder, Bar-Lab

This refreshing and slightly spicy take on a mint julep is truly original but still approachable and easy to make. The Maker’s Mark® Bourbon works surprisingly well with both the heat of the Serrano and the sweeter tones of the tarragon.

Sinners and Saints

by Adam Harris, Maker’s Mark Diplomat

This drink has layers of herbal and vegetal flavors from the elderflower liqueur and Yellow Chartreuse® Liqueur, balanced by the slightly bitter acidity of the grapefruit juice.

Spaghetti Western

by Scott Baird, Founding Partner, The Bon Vivants

The cherry tomatoes and beer give this cocktail a savory edge, and the pinch of salt makes all of the flavors pop. We loved the vegetal notes in this every occasion sipper.

Summer Solstice Sipper

by Tiffany Friday, Bartender, TASTE at The Seattle Art Museum

A refreshing fruit-laced summer cocktail, this drink gets beautiful color and distinctive flavor from the muddled strawberries and bits of sweet basil.

The Brown Derby

by Willy Shine, Director, Contemporary Cocktails, Inc.

A bourbon-based refreshing version of a Bee’s Knees, the grapefruit and honey add fragrant sweetness to Maker’s Mark® Bourbon.

The Chee Chee

by Jeff Benjamin, Managing Partner, Vetri Management Corp. (Vetri, Amis, Osteria), Philadelphia, PA.

This is Jeff’s Sicilian take on an Old Fashioned. This drink is sophisticated and smooth; it gets its dark color from the blood orange and a rich mouth-feel from the marsala.

The Fiscal Agent

by Josh Harris, Founding Partner, The Bon Vivants

This cocktail picks up slightly bitter notes from the Green Chartreuse and cacao tincture. The sweetness of the Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur blends well with the sweet vermouth and Maker’s Mark® Bourbon. This drink is a rocking aperitif.

The Unnecessary Noise

by David Shenaut, President, Oregon Bartenders Guild

The grapefruit in the Aperol pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of Maker’s Mark® Bourbon. I loved adding a bit more vermouth and enjoying this over crushed ice.

Whisky Smash

by Dale DeGroff, Master Mixologist

This classic sour drink is accented with an herbal touch of mint. This versatile cocktail pairs well with plenty of appetizers, especially spicy and fried foods.

Yuzu Toddy

by Derek Alexander, Principal Bartender, Longman and Eagle

I fell in love with this hot toddy on a cold night in Chicago when I first had it at Longman and Eagle where Derek served it to me. Yuzu is a fragrant Japanese citrus fruit that is a cross between an orange and lemon. You can find frozen rinds and yuzu juice usually through an online gourmet Web site.

Bourbon Ball

Sweet chocolaty taste notes and creamy texture make this chilled cocktail part drink, part dessert. An absolute treat any time of year.

Bourbon Squash

Fruity and sweet, the Maker’s Mark® Bourbon Squash is best enjoyed sip by wonderful sip.

Grand Derby

Sweet, chilled and tangy, the Grand Derby adds a touch of class to any occasion.

Kentucky Coffee

Sit back and enjoy this creamy concoction that will delight your taste buds as thoroughly as it warms your soul.

Kentucky Mulled Cider

Hot, spicy and sweet, the Kentucky Mulled Cider is perfect for cold-weather parties or just sipping by the fire.

Maker’s Mark® Peach Tea

Iced tea, old front porches and warm breezes – now with a big peach-flavored kick courtesy of peach schnapps and Maker’s Mark®.

Maker’s Mark® Summer Breeze

Sweet, crisp and refreshing, the Summer Breeze is the perfect cocktail for kicking back on warm summer days and nights.

Snow Cap

Add a delicious kick to the holidays with this sweet and creamy concoction that features orange overtones and a wonderfully smooth finish.

The Spirited Apple

Delectably, almost sinfully delicious with sweet apple overtones and a smooth finish. Perfect after dinner.