Base spirits
Bourbon
- Filed under American whiskey
- 45% ABV
Bottles that count
- Buffalo TraceBuffalo Trace · Kentucky
23 cocktails use it
Amaretto SourA creamy, tart sour where amaretto’s almond sweetness meets bourbon’s bite beneath a silky egg-white foam.
Baby’s First BourbonBourbon, orgeat and fresh lemon meet in a sweet-tart cocktail with a touch of spicy bitters.
Blackberry SmashA fresh, full-bodied smash of bourbon, blackberries and mint, topped with lively soda water.
BoilermakerA shot of bourbon dropped into a cold glass of lager — raw, honest bar culture without a filter.
Boston SourA creamy whiskey sour with egg-white foam, fresh lemon and a sweet-tart balance that is surprisingly soft.
BoulevardierBourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth in fine company — a warm, bittersweet older brother to the Negroni.
Bow & ArrowSmoky mezcal and rounded bourbon meet pineapple and lime in this modern split-base classic.
Gold RushA modern classic of bourbon, honey and freshly squeezed lemon: warm, tart and perfectly balanced.
John CollinsSparkling, tart and gently sweet: bourbon's answer to a refreshing summer drink.
Man O' War CocktailA bourbon-driven classic with orange sweetness and a tart edge of lemon and sweet vermouth.
Mint JulepAn ice-cold bourbon classic with crushed ice, fresh mint and a touch of sweetness: Kentucky's answer to summer.
Nascar NegroniA Boulevardier-style Negroni with bourbon, bitter Campari and sweet vermouth: powerful, round and perfect as an aperitif.
New York SourA bourbon sour with a layer of dry red wine on top: tart, full-bodied and beautifully layered in the glass.
Old FashionedA stylish, spirit-forward classic in which bourbon, sugar and bitters melt into something close to perfect.
Paper PlaneBitter, tart and sweet meet in perfect balance in this modern bourbon classic.
Port Old FashionedA rich, full Old Fashioned in which tawny port gives the bourbon a soft, nutty sweetness.
RevolverA spirit-forward, elegant drink of bourbon, coffee liqueur and orange bitters, finished with a flamed orange peel.
Royal SovereignBourbon meets Aperol's bitter orange sweetness and the raisin depth of PX sherry in a tight, elegant sour.
Whiskey CollinsA fresh, tart long drink of bourbon, lemon and soda: summer in a glass, whatever the season.
Whiskey SmashA fresh, aromatic drink of bourbon, lemon and mint, muddled into balance and served over crushed ice.
Whiskey SourTart, silky and perfectly balanced: bourbon, lemon and a lid of creamy foam.
Whiskey Sour PunchA sparkling bourbon punch with fresh citrus and tart sweetness, made for a whole party.
The Left HandA bourbon-led cousin of the Manhattan and Negroni, where chocolate bitters add dark, spiced depth to every sip.