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Bourbon cocktail recipes

An elegant twist on a sophisticated classic makes the French Oaked 75 an instant favorite. Maker’s Mark 46 pairs with chilled champagne, simple syrup, and a touch of lemon juice for a delightful cocktail with an array of flavor.

Putting our stamp on a riff of another classic, the Negroni, we replace gin with Maker's Mark Cask Strength, delivering intriguing depth and warmth. Said to have been born at the legendary Harry’s New York Bar in Paris in the 1920s, the whisky cocktail is named after Erskine Gwynne's French version of The New Yorker magazine called Le Boulevardier. And of course, Cask Strength opens a new chapter for this classic.

The Maker's Mark Cask Smash brings flavor straight from the garden into your glass. We prefer to use fresh Opal Basil, but feel free to experiment with other intense herbs like rosemary, mint, or tarragon.

The Unrivaled Sour is a refined, fruit-kissed take on the whisky sour - crafted with Maker’s Mark® bourbon, fresh lemon, and blackberry for a finish that’s both bright and commanding. Like the Unrivaled women's basketball league, it honors what came before while pushing the standard forward - built on courage, craft, and the belief that the best is still being made. It’s crisp, balanced, and unmistakably confident, because some moments deserve more than a classic. They deserve a signature. Learn more about our partnership with Unrivaled HERE.

A twist on a refreshing favorite using an "Oleo Saccharum" to capture the brightest notes of lemon and orange to accompany the sweet notes of Maker's Mark bourbon. For best results, use a high quality ginger ale (we use "Ale-8-One") for depth of flavor. The Oleo Saccharum can be made the day before and holds for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

This Whisky Sour riff replaces simple syrup with honey syrup, also known as “liquid honey”, to add a new richness and depth to the original. Honey syrup adds sweet depth to bright, fresh citrus and the bold, bourbon flavors of Maker’s Mark. The Gold Rush cocktail takes no time to make, but you won’t want to rush through sipping this honeyed riff on the Whisky Sour.

Bright, complex, and effortlessly elegant, the Summer Manhattan brings a warm-weather twist to a timeless classic. Created by Star Hill Farm’s very own Cocktail Curator, it’s thoughtfully designed to highlight the bold character of Maker’s Mark® 46, with amber vermouth and bitters working in perfect harmony. With rich oak, soft sweetness, and a fragrant herbal finish, it’s made for slow sipping under golden skies and lingering twilight.

Layered with bold flavors, this daytime sipper brings heat, umami, tangy tomato and the sweet, full flavor of Maker's Mark.  While there are countless wild stories – ranging from Queens to movie stars – about where the name "Bloody Mary" comes from, we favor bourbon over vodka in ours. Spicy and savory, this satisfying riff on the Bloody Mary features a feast of ingredients that gives this whisky cocktail well-rounded flavor with a bold Maker's boost.

Aperol® – a bitter orange aperitif from the Italian city of Padua – and a splash of Prosecco bring sophistication to this patio-ready Maker's Mark spritz. Our riff on the Aperol Spritz blows the 1950s European summer staple out of the water. While 2018 may have been the Summer of the Spritz, this season it’s all about variations like the Bourbon Spritz, with the signature caramel notes of Maker’s Mark whisky adding a new layer of excitement.

Apple and Maker’s Mark come together for a crisp and fizzy cocktail that is perfect around the holidays. The Kentucky Bubbly is ideal for entertaining because it is almost as easy to make as it is to drink. Simply add Maker’s to a champagne flute or coupe glass, top with sparkling cider and garnish. Then get back to mixing.

The definition of fresh, the Kentucky Buck brings sweet strawberries together with the effervescent zip of ginger beer and, of course, Maker's. This whisky cocktail combines ginger beer, citrus and the spirit of your choice – you know ours. This Buck was kicked up in 2009 by bartender Erick Castro. It has since become one of our favorites and is widely considered a modern classic.

A refreshing Mint Julep alternative, the Kentucky Made brings cucumber and lime to the party to please all. This bourbon and lime cocktail is livened up with fresh cucumber and mint. Balanced, refreshing and herbaceous, your Kentucky Made is best made with Maker’s Mark^®.