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The Irish Derby
An Irish spin on a vintage cocktail recipe that originally called for bourbon.
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El Derby Ahumado (Basil Julep With Cucumber, Jalapeño, and Mezcal)
Mezcal, cucumber, jalapeño, and basil place this drink quite far from a classic mint julep, but it's well worth the departure.
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The Devereaux
We've always liked sparkling wine with a splash of elderflower liqueur, but this highball from Freemans restaurant in NYC raises the bar a bit with the addition of Bulleit bourbon and some tart lemon to even it out.
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Bourbon Balls
Buttery chocolate-covered bourbon balls with pecans are a perfect Derby Day treat.
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Larchmont
One of the most highly sought-after books is The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, a volume first printed in 1948, written not by a bartender but by a New York lawyer named David Embury who was determined to establish a system of proper rules for mixing drinks. Most of the drinks he covered were ones that were already in regular rotation in New York bars. Here's one of his originals, the Larchmont.
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Old Pal
A cousin to the Boulevardier, balancing whiskey and Campari with dry vermouth.
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The Claridge
But while the Slope keeps me coming back to the magical interaction between rye whiskey, apricot brandy, and bitter vermouth, the Claridge keeps the stone fruit's appeal alive when it's mixed with gin and dry vermouth.
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The Emerald
There are pitifully few decent cocktails mixed with Irish whiskey—like scotch, it just doesn't play well with other ingredients—but here's one that's not only suitable for the day, but absolutely enjoyable: the Emerald.
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The Lion's Tail
An odd union of bourbon, allspice dram, and lime comes together beautifully in the glass.
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Bourbon Renewal Cocktail
This recipe comes from Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Portland's Clyde Common. Sweet crème de cassis mixes with oaky bourbon to produce a delicious take on the classic whiskey sour.
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At least three different cocktails bear the name Derby, to commemorate the long bond between drinking and betting on horses.
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Bourbon Balls
Buttery chocolate-covered bourbon balls with pecans are a perfect Derby Day treat.
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Mint Julep
Good bourbon, fresh mint, and gentle muddling are key to a perfect julep.
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Mint Julep Ice Cream
What bourbon you use is in this ice cream is up to you. I'm partial to Bulleit, which has enough spicy rye kick to cut through an ocean of cream. But if you like it in your...
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Chocolate Mint Julep Cocktail
Twisting the classic mint julep idea just a bit, this variation substitutes crème de cacao for the sugar, adding a chocolate flavor that pairs well with both bourbon and mint.
Blackberry-Lemon Mint Juleps
Put a chill on your julep cups for these refreshing Blackberry Mint Juleps! This twist on the classic cocktail is a perfect sip for al fresco entertaining.
Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
Rich and creamy, with the warm flavors of bourbon, brown butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this Bourbon Sweet Potato pie is a holiday dessert showstopper.
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon
Love Pecan Pie? Try this decadent twist on the fall dessert classic, with chocolate and a splash of bourbon. This Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie is a showstopper!
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Kentucky Hot Brown
The Hot Brown is ostensibly an open-faced sandwich—it starts with a piece of toasted bread (the original recipe calls for Texas Toast) and gets topped with sliced roasted turkey. But from there it leaps directly into Hangover Helper territory when a precisely measured volume (known as a morethanyoucouldreasonablyhopetoneed) of cheesy, creamy Mornay sauce is poured over the top and the whole thing is placed under the broiler to bake until bubbly.
Easy Bourbon Banana Cream Pie
Is there a dreamier dessert out there than banana cream pie? Yes there is. Boozy bourbon banana cream pie should be your next dinner party dessert or just indulge and make it for yourself!
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Dinner Tonight: Pork Chops with Mint Julep Glaze
It turns out the mint julep name is sort of a misnomer. Sure it contains bourbon and mint, but the beef broth adds some meatiness and a sprinkle of allspice on the chops helps balance the sweetness. The result isn't quite as stunning as the pork chops with maple syrup I wrote about last week, but that doesn't make it any less delicious. Once again, only thick-cut pork chops will do here.