Kentucky staples: Bourbon cocktails for every occasion

Neat or rocks, shaken or stirred, there’s no wrong way to enjoy Kentucky’s native spirit. Try one of our favorite bourbon cocktails for your next round.

Old-Fashioned: Louisville’s official cocktail with bourbon, simple syrup and bitters stirred, often served with an orange zest or cherry on the rocks

Manhattan: Bourbon, vermouth and bitters served up in a cocktail glass, garnished with a cherry.

Kentucky mule: Ginger beer with bourbon and lime served in an icy copper mug.

Mint julep: A Derby party staple with muddled mint, crushed ice, simple syrup and bourbon in a silver cup.

Cheers!

– Rachel Nix