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Maker’s Sour
The Maker’s Sour is a refined and refreshing blend of sour and sweet. Our Maker’s Sour is inspired by the Whisky Sour, a refreshingly citrus-forward cocktail; 1862’s "The Bartender's Guide" by Jerry Thomas is recognized as one of the first mentions of this classic. 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 min
- Citrus
ingredients and how to craft
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2
Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- 0.75 simple syrup
- 0.75 lemon juice
- Cherry and lemon peel for garnish
How to craft
STEP 1:
Shake all ingredients.
STEP 2:
Double strain into an old fashioned glass over premium block ice.
STEP 3:
Express lemon oils over the cocktail.
STEP 4:
Garnish with a peel, and place a rinsed Luxardo cherry on a skewer across the rim.
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Maker’s Collins
A refreshing twist on the classic Sour, this long, fizzy cocktail is approachable and enhances Maker’s signature cherry, vanilla, and caramel notes for easy sipping, day or night.
- Easy
- 1-3 min
- Citrus
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New York Sour
Don’t let the name fool you! The New York Sour may sound like an East Coast classic, but its roots likely trace back to Chicago. Over time, it’s picked up more than a few nicknames — Continental Sour, Claret Snap, even Southern Whisky Sour — all hinting at its ability to charm just about anyone, anywhere. With a bold bourbon base and a dramatic float of red wine, the New York Sour is as eye-catching as it is delicious, and it’s easier to make than it looks.
- Intermediate
- 3-5 min
- Citrus
- Rich & Dark
Manhattan
The elevated flavor and higher proof of Maker's Mark 46 brings a new level of sophistication to this elegant classic. This simple yet flavorful cocktail is said to have first been served at the Manhattan Club. Like many stories involving whisky, its history is a bit cloudy, but one thing is clear, the Manhattanite who first concocted this cocktail created a classic with true staying power.
- Easy
- 1-3 min
- Intense
- 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.
