Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Bourbon Renewal
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Bourbon Renewal

Bourbon and crème de cassis play together to bring a wonderfully jammy element to the classic whisky sour. This remix on a classic Whisky Sour uses Crème de Cassis to make it sweet and special. “Cassis,” French for blackcurrant, is a liqueur derived from these berries by macerating them in brandy or a neutral grain spirit. This specialty of the Burgundy region has been produced there since 1841.

ingredients and how to craft

How to craft

Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - how to craft the Bourbon Renewal
STEP 1: MIX THE INGREDIENTS

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.

STEP 2: SHAKE IT UP

Shake and strain into rocks glass over ice.

STEP 3: GARNISH

Garnish with a lemon slice or blackberries.

Complete your cocktail with

Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Maker’s Mark classic bourbon bottle
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Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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Bourbon Renewal

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