Cocktail Recipes To Enjoy Whiskey In The Summer Heat

31 Jul 2020 by Jose Eledra in Cuisine, General, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits

With heat waves making their way across the country, there’s nothing like a cool, refreshing cocktail to beat the summer heat. Refresh your usual glass of whiskey with these summer cocktail recipes from Knob Creek or Basil Hayden’s, perfect for sipping on your patio by yourself or with (socially distanced) friends.

Knob Creek Hopped Strawberry Old Fashioned (above)

INGREDIENTS

2 parts Knob Creek Rye

½ part Strawberry Liqueur

¼ part IPA Syrup*

2 dash Orange Bitters

Lemon peel (for garnish)

METHOD:
Stir and strain into a rocks glass
Garnish with a lemon twist

*IPA Syrup: 1 part granulated sugar and 2 parts hop forward IPA. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until syrup has reduced by half. Let cool.

Basil Hayden’s Mint Julep

INGREDIENTS

2 parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon

½ part simple syrup

Fresh mint leaves

METHOD:
Add all mint and syrup to a julep cup
Gently muddle mint to express the oils
Add crushed ice and pour Basil Hayden’s over ice
Stir and garnish with a mint sprig

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