Bourbon
New York Sour
The New York Sour is a classic cocktail that combines whiskey, lemon, and simple syrup and then gets a small pour of red wine floated ever so carefully on top.
By Al Sotack
Boulevardier
The boulevardier is a classic whiskey cocktail that requires just three ingredients.
By Al Sotack
Fanciulli
The Fanciulli cocktail is a variation on the Perfect Manhattan—bourbon or rye, and a split of sweet and dry vermouth—that replaces the dry vermouth with Fernet-Branca.
By Amanda Schuster
Old-Fashioned
The best old-fashioned recipe is the one you love. Made with bourbon or rye, this simple stirred drink is destined to become your new go-to.
By Robert Hess
Bow & Arrow
Mezcal and bourbon meet pineapple and cinnamon in this bar-worthy cocktail. Serve with a flaming presentation, or leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.
By Scott Teague
Bourbon–Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
Find out why one reviewer calls it “the holy grail of BBQ sauces.”
By Steven Raichlen
Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s Amaretto Sour
The ingredient that takes this cocktail from a tired trend to an improved classic is nearly an ounce of quality overproof bourbon.
By Robert Simonson
Smoke Show
The Smoke Show uses bourbon, rum, and cinnamon syrup to make a cocktail so delectable, it doubles as dessert.
By Natasha David
Gold Rush
You only need bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey to shake up the Gold Rush cocktail.
By Chris Morocco
Kensington
The Kensington cocktail is a riff on the perfect manhattan, made with bourbon, sweet and dry vermouth, and a spoonful of bitter orange marmalade.
By Al Sotack
Drunk Blondies
Bourbon, toasted coconut, pecans, chocolate chips—these loaded blondies from Cheryl Day have pretty much everything.
By Cheryl Day
Paper Plane
Starring two bitter Italian liqueurs, bourbon, and lemon juice, this four-ingredient cocktail is as easy to make as it is to sip.
By Zach Pollack
Modern Medicine
A smoky scotch float takes this tangy whiskey cocktail to the next level.
By Jordan Hughes
Fireplace Eggnog
This modern eggnog recipe adds a vanilla bean and a smoky tea to the classic formula, evoking that yuletide feeling without drifting into Christmas spice.
By Al Sotack
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23 Bourbon Cocktails for Dinner Parties and Quiet Evenings by the Fire
These classics—and new drinks—will keep you warm all winter.
By Maggie Hoffman and The Editors of Epicurious
Classic Whiskey Sour
The whiskey sour, a simple combination of whiskey, sugar, and fresh lemon juice is one of the most important developments in cocktails.
By Al Sotack
Hot Toddy
A classic hot toddy is a perfect way to warm up on a cold evening—and it only requires three ingredients and some boiling water.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Mint Julep
A classic whiskey cocktail made with bourbon and mint is even more fragrant when you flavor your simple syrup.
By Cindy Kebbell
Lane Cake
A classic Southern cake, after winning first prize at the county fair in Columbus, Georgia, Lane Cake also earned the name “Prize Cake.”
By Cheryl Day