The Nutty Kentuckian
A nutty Kentuckian isn’t hard to find and you know who you are, but today I’m talking about a sweet nightcap.
A nutty Kentuckian isn’t hard to find and you know who you are, but today I’m talking about a sweet nightcap.
The Kentucky Derby, a national holiday, occurs on the first Saturday each May, The Mint Julep is it’s signature drink.. Schools, Many institutions are closed for Derby Day as they should be. Amen.
The Star Hill Date ‘N Honey celebrates my love affair with Maker’s Mark and bourbon. Don’t forget the blackberry garnish!
A Chocolate Orange Manhattan is the perfect combination of these three delicious flavors and creates a transcendent cocktail.
As cocktails go, the Vieux Carre’ is a relative youngster compared to many of the classics. Pronounced voo-ka-RAE, the name literally translates as “old square”, which we know today as the French Quarter.
The Manhattan is the perfect cocktail because it has endless subtle variations and yet remains true to it’s traditional roots.
Julian Van Winkle III created his Old Fashioned using grandad’s heralded bourbon. If he approves using it in a cocktail, who am I to argue?