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Bourbon Sour
The Bourbon Sour is a refined and refreshing blend of sour and sweet. The first printed mention of the Bourbon Sour that anyone is aware of is in the 1862 book "The Bartender's Guide" by Jerry Thomas. This cocktail has had enduring appeal and reaches a new level of refreshing when the sour notes are mixed with Maker’s® sweetness.
- Intermediate
- 3-5 minutes
- Citrus
ingredients and how to craft
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2
Maker’s Mark®KentuckyStraightBourbon
- 0.75 simple syrup
- 0.75 lemon juice
- Cherry and lemon peel for garnish
How to craft
STEP 1: MIX ALL INGREDIENTS
Add Maker's Mark®, lemon juice and simple syrup to an ice-filled shaker.
STEP 2: SHAKE EVERYTHING TOGETHER
Give it a good shake.
STEP 3: STRAIN CAREFULLY
Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
STEP 4: FINISH WITH GARNISHES
Garnish with a lemon peel and a cherry.
Complete your cocktail with
TIPS FOR A GREAT
Bourbon Sour
A GOOD EGG
For a traditional Whisky Sour, add an egg white before you shake the drink. This imparts no flavor but creates a rich, incredibly satisfying texture. And, it’s perfectly safe. Use only fresh eggs.
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Mint Julep
With pronounced sugar and mint notes, the Mint Julep is one of our favorite bourbon cocktails and a natural match for warmer weather, horse races and good company. The mint julep became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938 but was actually invented in Virginia. This Southern favorite nears perfection when bourbon, particularly Maker's Mark, is used as the spirit of choice.
- Intermediate
- 1-3 minutes
- Savory
- Light & Bright
Paper Plane
Bright and balanced with just a kiss of bitterness from the Amaro and Aperol® liqueurs, this elegant riff on the whisky sour sails to delicious, new heights. The Paper Plane cocktail may get its name from its remarkable balance – like a paper airplane that has been folded just right. The slightly bitter, lower-proof Aperol® liqueur brightens things up, bringing touches of citrus and the signature Maker's caramel notes forward.
- Intermediate
- 3-5 minutes
- Citrus
- Rich & Bright
Penicillin
A bit like a “cold toddy,” the Penicillin cocktail brings together the comforting flavors of lemon and honey, a touch of smoke from scotch, a zing of ginger and, of course, Maker’s Mark. A tale of two whiskies, the Penicillin cocktail opens with aromas of smoke and peat and then gives way to a balanced sweetness and a pop of spice. Maker’s, Scotch, ginger, honey and lemon recall the flavors of warm drinks, but in this case, are best served on the rocks.
- Advanced
- 5-7 minutes
- Citrus
- SMOOTH FINISH
Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, KY., just like Bill, Sr. would have wanted.
