by cheersspirits | Oct 26, 2021 | Bourbon
Did you know that a Whiskey Sour with an egg white is called a Boston Sour? Dry shake your ingredients first to help your egg foam rise in volume before the ice and cold water have a chance to dilute. While egg whites will have very little effect on the...
by cheersspirits | Jun 12, 2021 | Bourbon
Way back in the late 1700s. June 14th is said to be the day which the first batch of bourbon was distilled. It may only be a legend but, whatever the truth of this is, Bourbon Day is surely a day worth celebrating. In the spirit of Bourbon Day, I put together a...
by cheersspirits | Jun 8, 2021 | Bourbon
Known as America’s first bottled bourbon, @oldforester never goes out of style, especially when it comes to cocktails. Meet “The Prospector” 2 parts Old Forester 1870 ¾ part lemon juice ¾ part honey syrup (1 part water + 2 parts honey) 1 piece lemon peel Shake...
by cheersspirits | May 30, 2021 | Bourbon
We’re going back to the essentials with a 3 ingredient Bourbon May Julep. Read how this mixologist’s technique make the most out of mint. 1.5 parts @kovaldistillery Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 1 sugar cube 10 mint leaves, 1 sprig for garnish splash of soda water...
by cheersspirits | May 4, 2021 | Bourbon
The invention of the Sidecar in the 1890s contributed to the popularity of juice-based cocktails and offered an alternative to the established bitters + sugar combinations of the time. Bourbon Sidecar INGREDIENTS 2 parts American Bourbon 1 part orange liqueur...
by cheersspirits | Apr 29, 2021 | Bourbon
Nothing says spring more in Canada than the arrival of the tulips. And now there is another way to mark the beginning of the warm season! This #makeitcanadian spin on the classic pairs fresh basil and locally grown blueberries with the natural comfort of American...
