Living in Tennessee, I’ve become quite accustomed to drinking bourbon! And since is National Bourbon Day is a great day for this drink, I thought it fitting to share three ways to sip on bourbon: Bourbon Sangria, Blackberry Old Fashioned, and Bourbon Sweet Tea Punch! But first, a little lesson on bourbon for you: All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon! Stay with me; I’ll explain.
Whiskey is a spirit distilled from fermented grain mash. A few varieties of whiskey include Scotch whiskey, American whiskey (think Jack Daniels) and, of course, bourbon!
Bourbon is a type of whiskey that gets its name from Bourbon County, Kentucky! Bourbon is more amber-colored and slightly sweeter than other whiskeys. I happen to think it’s the perfect spirit to use in a variety of cocktails!
Now on to the fun part, the recipes! I’ve put a bourbon twist on three classic drinks to give you a fun variety to serve up with friends! You can whip them up right in your apartment (no appliances or crazy bartender tools needed).
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Enjoy trying these new twists on a few of your favorite drinks by adding bourbon! Hey, even play bartender yourself and try substituting bourbon for your favorite cocktail! You might just find a new favorite drink. Looking for more ideas? Try this Strawberry Basil Mint Julep (also a bourbon fave)! Want to infuse bourbon into some recipes? Learn more about cooking with spirits!
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