Category: Cocktails

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Are you a Bad Santa or a Naughty Elf. One small riff, two fun cocktails!

To make the Bad Santa Bourbon Bomb, the following ingredients should be shaken over cracked ice:

• Two parts Bourbon
• 1/2 part Chocolate Syrup
• 1/2 part Heavy Whipping Cream
• One part Bailey’s Irish Cream
• One part Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur

Once shaken, strain the mixture over cracked ice into a chocolate swirled glass. Top it with froth cream, and garnish with a cherry and a pinch of salt.

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To make the Naughty Elf Bourbon Bomb, the following ingredients should be shaken over cracked ice:

• Two parts Bourbon
• 1/2 part Caramel Syrup
• 1/2 part Heavy Whipping Cream
• One part Bailey’s Irish Cream
• One part Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur

Once shaken, strain the mixture over cracked ice into a caramel swirled glass. Top it with froth cream, and garnish with a cherry and a pinch of salt.

Give 270 is proud to be the presenting sponsor of Lexington Bourbon Week! To celebrate, we’re sharing some of our favorite cocktails, including some original riffs, each featuring bourbon from the week’s partner distilleries. This one is a perfect pairing as you tune into our Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. ET.

Ingredients:

2 parts Bourbon

1 part Ancho Reyes Verde

1/4 part Demerara Syrup

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Lime Wedge Garnish

Directions:

1.  Add ingredients to a glass over cracked ice.
2. Strain over a fresh large rock of ice.
3. Garnish with a lime wedge.
4. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
5. Enjoy responsibly.

A smooth, bittersweet cocktail that blends the depth of coffee with the sophistication of a classic Boulevardier. A perfect pairing as you tune into our Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. ET.

Ingredients:

2 parts Bourbon

3/4 Cold Brew liqueur

3/4 parts Campari

1/4 part Sweet Vermouth

Directions:

1.  Add ingredients to a glass.
2. Stir over cracked ice.
3. Strain over a large rock of ice.
4. Garnish with expressed orange peel.
5. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
6. Enjoy responsibly.

A cocktail that’s smooth, crisp, and just the right amount of bold. A perfect pairing as you tune into our Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. ET.

Ingredients:

2 parts Bourbon

3/4 parts fresh squeezed lemon juice

1/2 part ginger syrup

1/2 part simple syrup

2 dashes of bitters

2-3 muddled strawberries

Seltzer for topping

Directions:

1.  Add ingredients to a shaker with crushed ice.
2. Strain over large ice.
3. Top with seltzer.
4. Garnish with strawberries.
5. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
6. Enjoy responsibly.

Try this simple riff on a Boulevardier as you tune into our Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. ET.

Ingredients:

Crushed Ice

2 parts Bourbon

Healthy Dose of Ginger Ale

Orange peel for garnish

Directions:

1.  Fill a glass with ice and add all ingredients.
2. Garnish the rim with an orange peel.
3. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
4. Enjoy responsibly.

Think Orange Crush, then add bourbon, and you’ll have a summer cocktail perfect for enjoying as you tune into our Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. ET.

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 Parts Bourbon

1/2 Part Cointreau

3-4 Ounces of Sprite

1 and 1/2 Parts Orange Juice

1/2 Ounce Grenadine

Directions:

1.  Fill a cup with ice and add all ingredients.
2. Stir with a straw.
3. Garnish with an orange slice.
4. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
5. Enjoy responsibly.

A creative take on the classic Paper Plane, the Paper Peacock gets its name from Pavan — a French liqueur – the Pavan brings a refined twist to this bright bourbon cocktail. A perfect pairing for our Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. ET.

Ingredients:

1/2 Part Bourbon

1/2 Part Aperol

1/2 Part Pavan

1/2 Part Lemon Juice

Directions:

1.  Shake all ingredients over cracked ice.
2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
3. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
4. Enjoy responsibly.

A tried and true Kentucky Tradition, just like our Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. ET.

Ingredients:

-6-8 Mint Leaves
-1/2 Part Demerara Syrup
-2 Parts Bourbon
-Garnished with sprig of Mint

Directions:

1.  Shake all ingredients over cracked ice.
2. Strain over crushed ice.
3. Wake a sprig of mint and garnish.
4. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
5. Enjoy responsibly.

Some like it sweet. Some like it tart. People who like both drink The Golden Rye. Plus, it’s a perfect pair for our Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. ET.

Ingredients:

-2 Parts Rye

-3/4 Part Manzanilla Sherry

-3/4 Part Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

-1/2 Part Ginger Syrup

-1/2 Honey Syrup

Directions:

1.  Shake all ingredients over cracked ice.
2. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
3. Strain over a fresh glass.
4. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
5. Enjoy responsibly.

A riff on a classic—bright orange citrus, fresh cola, and a smooth pour make this old fashioned anything but old. It’s a perfect pair for our Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. ET.

Ingredients:

-2 Parts Bourbon
-1/4 Part Cola Syrup
-2 Dashes Orange Bitters
-Flamed Orange Peel Garnish

Directions:

1.  Stir in a rocks glass over a large cube.
2. Garnish with a flamed orange peel.
3. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
4. Enjoy responsibly.