Recipes

Blue Bolt Whiskey Sour (Jackson’s way)

  • Ingredients

    • 2 oz Blue Bolt Small Batch BIB Bourbon
    • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 oz simple syrup
    • Lemon slice, for garnish
    • Maraschino cherry, for garnish
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions

    1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
    2. Add 2 oz of Blue Bolt Small Batch Bourbon to the shaker.
    3. Pour in 1 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    4. Add 1 oz of simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water dissolved together).
    5. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the drink.
    6. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
    7. Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry.
    8. Serve and enjoy your refreshing Blue Bolt Whiskey Sour!

    Note: Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup according to your taste preference. Cheers to a delicious twist on the classic Whiskey Sour with Blue Bolt Spirits Bourbon!

Blue Bolt Manhattan (Will’s way)

  • Ingredients

    • 2 oz Blue Bolt Single Barrel/Barrel Proof Bourbon
    • 1 oz sweet vermouth
    • 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters
    • Maraschino cherry, for garnish
    • Orange peel, for garnish
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions

    1. Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
    2. Add 2 oz of Blue Bolt Single Barrel/Barrel Proof Bourbon to the glass.
    3. Pour in 1 oz of sweet vermouth.
    4. Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
    5. Stir gently for about 20-30 seconds to mix the ingredients and chill the drink.
    6. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
    7. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a twist of orange peel.
    8. Serve and enjoy your Blue Bolt Manhattan!

    Note: The Blue Bolt Barrel Proof Bourbon adds a unique twist to the classic Manhattan, creating a smooth and flavorful (and higher proof) cocktail. Adjust the bitters to your preference for a more or less pronounced bitterness. Cheers to a delightful Blue Bolt Manhattan!

Chesty’s Bold Old Fashioned with Blue Bolt Bourbon

  • Ingredients

    • 2 oz Blue Bolt Small Batch BIB Bourbon
    • 1 sugar cube (or 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar)
    • 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters
    • Orange peel
    • Ice cubes or large cube
    • Maraschino cherry (optional, for garnish)

    Instructions

    1. In an old-fashioned glass, muddle the sugar cube with a few drops of water or use a spoon to dissolve granulated sugar.
    2. Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters to the glass.
    3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
    4. Pour 2 oz of Blue Bolt Spirits Bourbon over the ice.
    5. Stir gently for about 20-30 seconds to mix the ingredients and chill the drink.
    6. Take an orange peel and twist it over the glass to release the oils. Rub the peel around the rim of the glass and drop it into the drink.
    7. If desired, garnish with a maraschino cherry.
    8. Serve and enjoy responsibly!

    Note: This bold and classic Old Fashioned is named after the legendary Marine, Lieutenant General Lewis "Chesty" Puller. Just like Chesty, this cocktail embodies strength, character, and a timeless appeal. Cheers to Chesty and the Marines!