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06-25-2017, 02:32 PM | #1 |
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Refreshing bourbon drinks for summer ?
I drink mainly beer and bourbon (Woodford) , sometimes wine , but that is more of a winter thing for me....
So , I am looking for a few ideas to lighten up my bourbon on a warm sunny day... Ideas ? Dan |
06-25-2017, 05:12 PM | #2 |
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one ice cube... 2 fingers of bourbon... sit in the shade
or the classics... manhattan or old fashioned or a sazerac... all 3 better with rye IMHO
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06-25-2017, 06:12 PM | #3 |
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Not a big cocktail fan myself, so this works for me...
Even better with a higher proof Bourbon!
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06-25-2017, 06:34 PM | #4 |
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06-25-2017, 07:11 PM | #5 |
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indeed
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06-26-2017, 08:03 AM | #6 |
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Bourbon over ice. The true ambrosia-ichor of the Gods. (Add six drops of seltzer if you're trying to cut down.)
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06-26-2017, 08:14 AM | #7 |
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Ingredients
1½ parts Bourbon ½ part Mathilde Peach Liqueur ¼ part fresh lemon juice ¼ part simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura Bitters top with club soda Preparation Serve in a highball glass and garnish with a peach slice or Luxardo maraschino cherry. |
06-27-2017, 05:13 AM | #8 |
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I've been enjoying Mint Juleps here lately while sitting on the front porch. I use Alton Browns recipe and technique - I use soda water in place of seltzer, though I really would like a seltzer bottle.
Ingredients 10 mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish 1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar Seltzer water Crushed ice 2 1/2 ounces Kentucky bourbon whiskey Directions Place the mint leaves in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass and top with the sugar. Muddle these together until the leaves begin to break down. Add a splash of seltzer water, fill the glass 3/4 full with crushed ice, and add the bourbon. Top with another splash of seltzer, stir, and garnish with a sprig of mint. Serve immediately
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06-30-2017, 07:09 AM | #9 |
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I pour myself about 16 oz of unsweet iced tea, and put 3 ice cubes in a glass with about 3oz bourbon. that's a great, refreshing after work beverage. Enhanced greatly by a good cigar too!
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I tried this , I didnt care for the bourbon/iced tea combo It is refreshing , just wish that combo did it for me ... So , i opted for rum , coconut water and lime... Dan |
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