Bourbon Heritage month, Recipes

Nakatomi Punch

Nakatomi Punch Typically this cocktail starts to make an appearance around Thanksgiving time for us. We are putting our Holiday movie list together and there it is, that movie that we will eternally debate whether it is really a Christmas movie or not- Die Hard. This fantastic cocktail was created by Brent and includes not… Continue reading Nakatomi Punch

Bourbon Heritage month, Recipes

The Mint Julep

The Mint Julep Is there anything more iconic than Mint Juleps at the Derby? We don't think so. Generally folks are either in the "Love it" or "Hate it" group. It is a spirit forward bourbon cocktail and mint is not some folk's cup of tea...or bourbon as it were. The trick to a perfect… Continue reading The Mint Julep

Bourbon Heritage month, Recipes

Kentucky Coffee

Kentucky Coffee Everyone knows and loves Irish Coffee. As with all cocktails, its history is a bit murky because...well alcohol. It is rumored to have been officially named in 1945 in an airport bar in Ireland where a bartender took pity on some cold and weary travelers and made them an Irish coffee. We know… Continue reading Kentucky Coffee

Bourbon Heritage month, Recipes

Bourbon Cider Slush

Bourbon Cider Slush September is a tough month in the Bluegrass state. We are all so ready for some fall activities and cooler weather, but we are far enough south that summer just won’t let go. Fall teases us with some cooler temps at night and one or two days of less humidity and temps… Continue reading Bourbon Cider Slush

Bourbon Heritage month, Recipes

Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine Mulled wine originated in the 2nd century by the Romans who would heat wine to defend their bodies against the cold winter. As its popularity continued to grow throughout the middle ages, Europeans would mix heated wine with spices because they believed it would promote health and avoid sickness. They would also use… Continue reading Mulled Wine