I discovered I was a big fan of bourbon when I first went on a trip to the Kentucky Derby. My favorite bourbon so far is hands down, Bulleit. And I've been experimenting with all the bulleit bourbon cocktails I can dream up.
What I like about this particular bourbon is that it is full of flavor but still tastes on the lighter side. Because it's flavorful while still tasting light, it seems to work really well as an ingredient in cocktails!
Plus, you can get a bottle for under $30 which makes it affordable to test out!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bourbon
Whiskey is a distilled spirit made from corn and rye and aged in wooden barrels. Bourbon is a type of whiskey, and must be made in the United States, from at least 51% corn, and aged in new oak-charred barrels.
Bourbon has to be made in the US, and it turns out 95% of it is made in Kentucky. Though, it can be made anywhere in the US.
Although there is a rule that to be bourbon is must be aged in a new-oak barrel, there are no set rules on how long it must age for.
There is no right or wrong way to drink bourbon! You can sip it, you can chill it and you can mix it in a cocktail!
My Favorite Bulleit Bourbon Cocktails To Try
Although I would have thought bourbon is more of a fall/winter ingredient, that's actually not the case! Because it's lighter in nature it's great to drink year round!
Although I love a good frozen summer cocktail when it's hot out, these bourbon drinks are also refreshing to drink under an umbrella.
1. Kentucky Mule
If you love a classic vodka mule, try this version using Bulleit Bourbon. It still taste light and refreshing but it has a unique flavor.
3. Blackberry Bourbon Smash
When I came up with this bourbon cocktail, I was thinking about how I loved drinking mojitos when it's hot out and wanted to try a version that worked with Bulleit Bourbon!
3. Bulleit Bourbon Spritzer
This was an unlikely pairing for me but I was inspired by a wine spritzer. Here I combined Bulleit Bourbon with Coke, lemon, and blackberries!
You should definitely try out one of these Bulleit Bourbon cocktails if you're looking to spice things up. Don't be scared by it's darker color–all of these cocktails taste light and refreshing!
You might also like this Brown Sugar Bourbon Cocktail!
What To Serve With Bulleit Bourbon Cocktails
There are a lot of options when pairing food and a bourbon cocktail! Bulleit has a ton of recipes on their website, but here are some highlights:
- Barbecue proteins that have a smoky char flavor always pair well with bourbon
- Notes of toasted toffee and vanilla work great for desserts
- For snacks, have some pretzels, nuts and popcorn
More Cocktail Recipes To Try
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