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Best Bourbon Cocktails

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July 3, 2024 by Annie

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This collection of the best Bourbon cocktails is the perfect go-to list the next time you want a delicious bourbon mixed drink.

Are you a bourbon fan? We’ve rounded up some favorite bourbon drinks below – you’re sure to find more than one recipe to try this weekend at Happy Hour!

Bourbon is an America Whiskey, made primarily from maize. Aged in an oak barrel, it is only made in the United States. It has very little sugar, no carbs and at around 100 calories, it can be a good cocktail choice for those looking for something low calorie. 

Ready to find out our favorite bourbon cocktails?

Bourbon Lemonade Ice Cream Float

Bourbon Lemonade Float in a mason jar glass with lemon wedge garnish.

Here’s a tasty adult twist on a old favorite.

With a unique blend of delicious flavors, this boozy Bourbon Lemonade Ice Cream Float is the ultimate warm-weather drink with the perfect combination of creamy and refreshing.

Blood Orange Bourbon

Blood Orange Bourbon drink in a highball glass with lots of ice and slice of blood orange for garnish.

This sweet and tangy blood orange cocktail with bourbon is as simple as it is elegant and delicious!

If you’re looking for the perfect balance of sweet and sour with a touch of boozy, this blood orange bourbon is the cocktail for you!

Kentucky Mule

Kentucky Mule in copper glass with ice and mint garnish.

Serve this Kentucky Mule in a copper glass, to keep the drink ice cold.

A Kentucky Mule is a Moscow Mule with a twist – it’s made with bourbon whiskey instead of vodka. This tangy and fizzy cocktail is easy to stir together in a copper mug.

Southern Peach Bourbon Cocktail

Southern Peach Bourbon drink in a glass with lots of ice, and garnish of mint, cherry, and lemon

Peach Schnapps, Bourbon, Fruit Juice and soda come together for the perfect summer drink!

The Southern Peach Cocktail is a blend of sweet peaches and smokey bourbon — easy and refreshing, it’s the ultimate summer drink!

Coconut Bourbon Eggnog

Coconut Bourbon Eggnog in a glass mug with sprinkled cinnamon.

This Coconut Bourbon Eggnog is a twist on an old favorite – plus, it’s vegan! With a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, this drink is perfect for the holiday season.

This Coconut Bourbon Eggnog is a creamy twist on a old favorite, and it’s a delicious Christmas party cocktail your guests will love.

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Liquid Marijuana Cocktail

Liquid Marijuana cocktail in a highball glass with mint and cherry garnish.

Sweet and tart, this refreshing bourbon drink is great for fall parties.

This gorgeous drink is full of fruity flavors. Refreshing, and perfect for parties!

Hibiscus Mint Julep

Hibiscus Mint Julep being made in a metal shaker with lots of ice.

This Hibiscus Mint Julep is packed with lots of ice!

The hibiscus mint julep is a pretty purple twist on the classic bourbon cocktail you will love! Spiced hibiscus syrup gives it a sweet earthy flavor. Serve it in one of these Mint Julep cups.

Bourbon Cherry Limeade

Bourbon Cherry Limeade in a highball glass with ice and a cherry and lime wedge garnish.

Looking for the ideal summer drink? Here it is!

Sweet and tangy, this refreshing Bourbon Cherry Limeade is the perfect way to enjoy a crisp and cold bourbon cocktail!

Frozen Turkey Bourbon Cocktail

Frozen Turkey Bourbon cocktail in a glass

This spiked ice cream milkshake is guaranteed to become a new holiday tradition.

Don’t save the Frozen Turkey ice cream cocktail for the holidays ~ this is the ultimate adult summer refresher!

Bourbon Tea Hot Toddy

Bourbon Tea Hot Toddy in glass mugs with lemon slice garnish.

This Hot Toddy is the perfect way to warm up on chilly evenings or afternoons.

Strong black tea, bourbon, sweet cinnamon, bright citrus (both lemon and orange), zesty ginger, and soothing honey come together in this classic hot cocktail. Here’s the heavy toddy mugs we like.

Orange Pomegranate Bourbon Cocktail

Orange Pomegranate Bourbon drink in a glass with ice.

A classic manhattan – sweet vermouth and whiskey – with the tart, fruity addition of pomegranate molasses, and finished with orange bitters and a twist.

This Orange Pomegranate Bourbon Cocktail is really a manhattan variant. It includes the traditional whiskey (bourbon or rye) and red vermouth, but gets a modern twist with the addition of pomegranate molasses, orange bitters, and an orange twist.

Chai Old Fashioned

Chai syrup and angostura bitters put this cocktail over the top.

Spice up your old fashioned cocktail! Warming chai spice syrup adds subtle sweetness and cozy flavor.

Best Bourbon Cocktails

Which one of these best Bourbon mixed drinks is on you “must make this cocktail” list? Round up your bar tools and grab your ingredients. Then, pour a drink and relax.

 

Bourbon cocktail with ice and mint garnish.

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