7 bourbon whiskey cocktails with only 1 bottle!

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Bringing it back to basics with 7 classic bourbon whiskey cocktails with minimal ingredients. All the pantry items are common items and the drinks are excellent! Grab a bottle of whiskey and mix ANY of these drinks.
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KENTUCKY MAID
8 mint leaves
2 cucumber slices
2 oz bourbon whiskey (60ml)
1 oz lime juice (30ml)
¾ oz simple syrup (22.5ml)
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MINT JULEP
8 mint leaves
½ oz simple syrup (15ml)
2 ½ oz bourbon whiskey (75ml)
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BROWN DERBY
2 oz bourbon whiskey (60ml)
1 oz grapefruit juice (30ml)
¾ oz honey syrup (22.5ml)
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GOLD RUSH
2 oz bourbon whiskey (60ml)
¾ oz honey syrup (22.5ml)
¾ oz lemon juice (22.5ml)
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WHISKEY SMASH
3-4 mint leaves
Half a lemon (quartered)
2 oz bourbon whiskey (60ml)
¾ oz simple syrup (22.5ml)
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WHISKEY SOUR
2 oz bourbon whiskey (60ml)
¾ oz lemon juice (22.5ml)
¾ oz simple syrup (22.5ml)
½ egg white
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OLD FASHIONED
2 oz bourbon whiskey (60ml)
1 barspoon of simple syrup (5ml)
2-3 dashes of aromatic bitters
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[@StevetheBartender_]

🚀 Check out my top 20 tips for making better drinks at home: join.stevethebartender.com.au/20-tips-for-better-drinks CORRECTION - I accidentally stated that bourbon needs to be aged in American oak but this isn’t true. It is aged in new, charred oak casks.

[@rickyp1482]

💯🙌🏾🤞🏾

[@mstraker418]

Where can I purchase the citrus peeler you are using?

[@StevetheBartender_]

👉 amzn.to/3yTaoQy

[@doesitstill]

Ordered when first announced, any idea on shipping dates?

[@mstraker418]

@@StevetheBartender_ Thank you!!!

[@Cec1nator]

I like this video format a lot, maybe you could try this out with other spirits too?

[@StevetheBartender_]

I definitely will if people like the format 👍

[@stephane.foisy.186]

I agree ☝️

[@StarKnightZ]

@@StevetheBartender_ this format is excellent! I love to travel. If I want to make cocktails abroad I'm not going to buy a whole new bar's worth of spirits and drink myself silly to finish them before I go back so 1 bottle + easy ingredients is perfect!!

[@StevetheBartender_]

@@StarKnightZ Thanks for the feedback - I'll make a series of it!

[@torridice]

@@StevetheBartender_ just found the channel because of this one. I like the format. Thanks

[@raymondtan7786]

It was always makes my day when Steve smiles when he does the shake

[@michaelmead5880]

There’s nothing to dislike or critique about anything you put out. Nothing but amazing content. Very impressive from seeing your older videos, to having a baby and now making a book with the Codes to bring you to a video. Outstanding, Steve. Congratulations! My entire life is based on eating and making drinks and you amongst a few other KZbinrs which you’re well aware of are partly the reason for that and I thank you! Cheers!

[@Josh_Stringer]

Thanks for doing these kinds of videos. Kind of a one-stop for a single base cocktail. Really helpful for trying new things (and being reminded of the classics).

[@theukyankee]

I'm a huge bourbon fan and you showed me a few new cocktails. Yay!

[@nicolaisoerensen5901]

Here we go! My annual 2 month period, where I absolutely binge all of your video's in preparation for New Year's Eve. Cheers, Steve! I can always count on you for inspiration.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Man, you are organised! 🙌🎉

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@StevetheBartender_ the brown derby and the gold rush are two of my absolute favourite bourbon drinks

[@thespaceman6095]

Steve thank you for helping me become a better bartender with your videos and recipes. Hope the best for you and your business!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thank you Spaceman!

[@AL-pk2mu]

Steve I just preordered my copy of your book. Thank you for always bringing us an amazing content, with facts and straight to the point. I love all of your videos.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks for your support AL! 🎉

[@ra102506]

Steve, love your channel! We tried the Brown Derby tonight and have designated it as a “DD” (dangerous drink). Drinks that are so tasty, so smooth, go down so easy so you can easily drink 3 before you realize you’re in trouble! 😂 Great stuff, mate! Keep the mixology coming, we’re dedicated fans! Cheers!

[@mybartender]

The step-by-step demonstrations, coupled with useful tips and variations, make it easy for viewers to recreate these delicious beverages at home. The visuals are visually appealing, with close-ups of the mixing process, garnishes, and the final presentation, adding to the overall appeal of these cocktails.

[@melissabrown4817]

I just followed your recipe to a tee for the Gold Rush- made my own honey syrup for the first time. This drink is sooo good! After a trip to bourbon country have become a connoisseur of bourbon 🥃

[@ReneGalvan55]

This is the type of video we all needed!! Going to use some of the recipes for my next get together 😃

[@qweqwe1324]

I bought your cocktail book, and it's fantastic. The Whiskey section is my favorite, the bourbon cocktails specifically. I love the Gold Rush the most so far, but the Whiskey Sour and Whiskey Smash are really close behind. You're 100% right that honey just works so well with Bourbon, cheers.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Bruno! Glad you love it! (Please leave a review online..)

[@christoefur3890]

Alright Steve! Just ordered your signed book and I can't wait for it to arrive in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Work as a bartender myself and you are the one I look up to. Awesome channel and amazing videos. 🍻 Cheers!

[@patrickdearing6079]

One of my favourites is the bourbon blush, blueberries, simple syrup, lemon juice and bourbon, muddle the blueberries, wet shake pour over iced, pretty and delicious

[@mrtnz00]

I'm so excited, just purchased your book Steve..👍👍

[@nelsonjimenez983]

Love your videos dude! I find them very educational, easily reproduced cocktails in a well presented format. Def will be buying your book!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks you Nelson, I really appreciate your support!

[@danjohnson6292]

Steve, my favorite part of your channel of course is your drink mixology skills but right there as number 2, the little thing you do while shaking drink when you go from serious/concentrated to smiling at the camera. Class mate, CLASS!!

[@karenpolansky9097]

Just in time for Saturday-night-cocktail-night at my house! Thanks Steve for making all cocktails more relatable and easy to make for mere mortals like me. 😉

[@lucasrsoares_]

all cocktails looks amazing, thank you!

[@bayprkr526]

Steve, I am so new to my bartending journey and your videos have been a life saver! ❤

[@StevetheBartender_]

Happy to help!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

Great spread of cocktails to showcase and use bourbon 🥃. Many favourites in there !!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Stephane... some of my favs too!

[@scottymu]

Finally a book to sit proudly on the shelf… when it isn’t being over used at the spare room bar! Cheers Steve, love the videos -inserts big smile-

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thank you Scott! 🙏

[@kellymiller7879]

Love this concept! I’m a bourbon lover so this makes me happy. Looking forward to other spirits. (Gin/Mezcal/Tequila) 😉

[@James-zr7ec]

One of my favorite videos youve made. Love this format.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Awesome, thank you! I'll be making this into a series... 🎉🎉🎉

[@christopherdench7708]

Everything about this video is great! I like the stylish format while your personality is still authentic and shines through! That’s Friday night sorted as well! Cheers.

[@LCWoodworking]

I just found your channel and love it! So of course, I immediately grabbed a copy of your book.

[@pamelaring9427]

I always love the history you give us on drinks and spirits! And I am definitely going to order your book. Thanks for all the knowledge.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Australianzwayne]

Awesome drink Steve, look forward to checking the book out mate

[@theaussiebartender]

Amazing clip brother! Love the new slow-mo close up edits in this!! Visually appealing to the eye too! Definitely trying some of these! Great to see you back mate! 🤘🏼

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks mate, we just need to work on keeping things in focus! 😋

[@Morzeism]

Thumbs up for every cocktail! And a new bottle in my kitchen.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Why thank you sir!

[@ThaMiista]

Great presentation of drinks and you have a nice way of telling about them, good work man keep it up!

[@lymanfaith1183]

Good stuff. I have retired to bourbon country and your recipes are excellent. Keep up the good work.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Lyman! 🙏

[@jaredtruscott9198]

Great clip mate, the last two cocktails are my favorite. Particularly like the hearing about the history of the Old Fashioned, makes alot of sense. Cheers.

[@BrandonFuller1]

Fantastic! Great content.

[@SewPerky]

WOW! The Brown Derby (2 to 1 honey) is delicious! Thank you!

[@Endlessknits]

I made "Irish Maid" from your book. I loved it. I'll have to try the "Kentucky Maid" now.

[@asiariffic798]

Never heared of the Kentucky Maid before... definitely gonna make one, post it on the Gram and tag you in the process!👌🏽

[@dr.doshay4170]

Love your videos Steve! I've learned so much already!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Doc! 😃

[@squigglesalamode3276]

Perfect timing! Just got a new bottle of Bulleit and wanted to try some new cocktails besides my basic mint julep or old fashioned! I’ll definitely be trying the Kentucky Maid tomorrow! Cheers!

[@-Seeker-]

I recommend the New York Sour. It's a Boston Sour (or just a simple Whiskey Sour) with a red wine float on top. It's easy to make and very delicious.

[@StevetheBartender_]

The Kentucky Maid is excellent... and same with the Irish Maid (Irish whiskey instead of bourbon, lemon instead of lime and a touch of elderflower liqueur)..

[@StevetheBartender_]

I believe the NY Sour doesn't contain egg white, traditionally... but of course, it can be added if preferred.. ✌

[@evanhayes5891]

No, no, no. Eschew Bulleit. Buffalo Trace is King!

[@hankspatzer7875]

Thanks again...love the channel

[@jonscoggins9790]

The Kentucky maid is awesome, great recipe

[@knotslip8862]

Great video! I'm definitely going to try the Gold rush and the whisky smash. Also, I like using the orange bitters for the old fashions - it adds a little orange kick. Thanks!

[@Yisaq613]

Your videos are amazing- just order your book!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks so much Issac!

[@travishall67]

I just made the Whiskey Smash a few times for a very small crowd and WOW that turned out great. Thanks for sharing. Cheers! 🥃

[@jasoncarter411]

Sweet on the book! Will order!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks legend! 🤙

[@FloridaDIYer]

As others have said, this is a great format. Cheers! 🥃

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thank you! 🎉

[@gregoryjohnson874]

I've seen many of your videos and I think this is my favorite. Of course, I am a bourbon lover. Interesting to know how the Old Fashioned name evolved.

[@dcarsondavis]

Love it. It would be great to see 5 variations on an Old Fashioned.

[@davidjohnson8930]

Briliant!!! Just brilliant!!

[@cloudforest4087]

These were the very essential and classic cocktails.

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

STEVE!!! Awesome video!!! I def love a good Whiskey Sour!! The Old Fashioned is such a fun sipper!!! CHEERS to you!!!

[@Victor-512]

The whiskey sour you made in another video with orange juice also is my favorite

[@davidparocua1222]

Great cocktails! I just subscribed to your channel and I bought your book.👍🍸

[@isakmurdukhayev506]

You’re the best thanks

[@alexcowboi6984]

truely one of the shakers ever 👌

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@rhysharmer5602]

Great video!

[@maqh139]

I loved the whiskey sour!!!

[@rasmuschristoffersen1461]

For my first bottle of Buffalo Trace 3 weeks ago, but have been saving it. Now In gonna open it 👍

[@StevetheBartender_]

Perfect! 🎉

[@robertsmith470]

Love this video! Would love to see one on rye's

[@AngryCocktails]

You have some of my faves in there

[@thegoinggreygamer]

Buffalo Trace is my FAVORITE daily drinking and mixing Bourbon.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Good choice!

[@BritInvLvr]

Looks delicious

[@sundowner62james69]

Definitely enjoyed the video ! Thanks Steve. ( I think Buffalo Trace is on special at the moment , I'm off to grab a bottle! )

[@isakmurdukhayev506]

You’re the best thanks 🙏

[@beebobox]

Already ordered the book!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thank for your support! 🙏

[@aarenmyatt4509]

Lol loved the different angle on the shaking smile 😃

[@garlicgirl3149]

I remember long ago on KZbin before it got all fancy with countless ads and bartenders talked about the Whiskey Sour controversy with the egg white. It was quite fun to listen to the arguments. So, one happy Friday I decided to make it at home. I think I used your recipe. OMG! A game changer. You really do not know there is egg in there. It is beyond delicious and changed my view forever.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Garlic Girl! I haven’t seen your comments for a while :) hope you’re well! Yep, egg whites are a game changer!

[@garlicgirl3149]

@@StevetheBartender_ I have had some life changes as most of us over the past years. I am back!! I want to learn now. Merry Christmas!

[@StevetheBartender_]

@@garlicgirl3149 have a great Christmas too! 🎄

[@BrittneeAlexus]

yeehaw!! loved this!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Brittnee! Which would be your first pick??

[@Larlanen]

Ordered and subscribed as suggested by Anders!

[@MrMustang1116]

oh yes! this is what I've been wanting for years. since where I'm living at only allows one bottle of alcohol at a time it's hard to find drinks I love with nothing more than just one bottle.

[@doxyferry]

I fly through bottles of buffalo trace. When on sale I try getting my hands-on bulliet bourbon also. Great cocktail video

[@LittleFoxyTJ]

Love all your videos but the format for this was great! Hope you do one with Rye cocktails in the future (though I know that's fairly close to bourbon lol)

[@mr.mr.4772]

You earned a sub.

[@adiscourse9489]

Am recommending your channel to everyone I know.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Discourse!

[@miguelsanchez1979curucutuy]

Very profesional thank you

[@jerand8767]

Nice lounge here in california that makes the Kentucky maid adding a splash, 1/4oz St Germain, called it a Kentucky Preacher....really good..and..... Thanks for the videos

[@StevetheBartender_]

That sounds like a cross between a Kentucky Maid (bourbon, cucumber, lime, mint) and a Irish Maid (Irish whiskey, elderflower, cucumber, lemon, mint)...which sounds tasty!

[@YegaSRT]

Got a company away weekend coming up and I've planned to do 3 of your past recipes, the Gin punch, French 75 and the mojito because it's just a classic. Looking forward to putting all my kit to use 😁

[@StevetheBartender_]

Awesome! Hope all ones well! 🙌

[@YegaSRT]

@@StevetheBartender_ thanks, will report back 😎

[@teekue]

French 75 is one of my favourites since you can make many of them at once! Enjoy!

[@YegaSRT]

@@teekue yeah last time I made it for family they couldn't get enough of it 🙂

[@ricwilson6612]

I saw someone add orange bitters as well as aromatics to the Old Fashioned. Yes. That's very, very good. Only way I make them now.

[@milesdufourny4813]

My favorite bourbon based cocktail is the Revolver. I first had one four months ago and thought it was great!

[@StevetheBartender_]

its such a good mix of bourbon & coffee liqueur!

[@doesitstill]

Old fashioned is my fav and like adding orange as well as ango bitters, and agave syrup is my goto sweetener... The gold rush is my medicinal drink when I have a cold, especially served warm like a hot toddy... Keep your mint drinks, though lol

[@percivaldj649]

It's the smile while shaking that got me...😂😂

[@davidpretorius]

Hey mate, bought a signed book. Congrats, great work

[@StevetheBartender_]

Legend! 🙏

[@skfoto]

Wanted to order your book, but not out before Nov 15. I’ll preorder then. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Stephane! Yep, it’s published on the 15th of November 👍

[@skfoto]

@@StevetheBartender_ Received your book yesterday. Great work. My Boston sour was great, with Trace Bourbon. Thank you.

[@StevetheBartender_]

@@skfoto nice work!

[@jimgermain6622]

Great video! I guess I know what I’m doing next weekend! Just received notification on Amazon that your book is now on order and not on presale. Can’t wait! As for the Boston sour, please, let’s not give them any more credit than they deserve. It’s a whiskey sour!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Oh really? It should be on pre sale until publish date (Nov 15th)... 🤔

[@jimgermain6622]

@@StevetheBartender_ it updated as order received and the delivery date was pending. Hope that helps

[@vicordaz6874]

Best old fashion I've had so far was from Heinholds First and Last Chance Saloon in Oakland California. Only difference from the one you made was the bartender added 2-3 dashes of aromatic bitters. Great drink!!

[@StevetheBartender_]

I did add 3 dashes of aromatic bitters: 11:17

[@vicordaz6874]

@@StevetheBartender_ Sorry, the bartender used aromatic and orange bitters.

[@anoopprakash3209]

You are just the best mate!.... I still love your videos and oh by the way we made it in "desi" style here for a house party some time back and it was a hit!! Just missing angostura bitters here in India

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Anoop! What is desi style?

[@anoopprakash3209]

@@StevetheBartender_ using Indian made alcohol

[@Runge_was_here]

Delicious whiskey. The brownest of the brown liqours

[@boozeontherocks]

& great easy cocktails :)

[@traceyoliver409]

Another great videom loved that you only used one bottle

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Tracey! 🎉

[@tcebep]

Big thanks for bourbon cocktails! but will you update your application?

[@mr.skidmarks1034]

Finally thy uploads

[@StevetheBartender_]

Yeah there was a bit of gap… 😬

[@redhausser7492]

Nice touch with the time-slow while adding the ingredients! (that or I'm too sleep and thought it was slowed down hahaha)

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, handheld footage so I had to slow it a little to make it seem smooth 😂

[@braindust7523]

Great vid

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thank you!

[@braindust7523]

@@StevetheBartender_ went and tried the whiskey smash after watching. Might be a new favorite!

[@TimTeboner]

Also can I just say, thank you for illustrating the "reverse dry shake" on the whiskey sour! Forgetting the dry shake is such a common mistake for me and I've always just kind of grumbled and moved on when it happens. One thing that I run into when double straining a sour is that, along with the ice, the strainer seems to hold back almost all of the foam. I run into this even when I just use the hawthorne. Any tips on how to avoid this? Or is it likely an issue with the tools and should I look for a less fine strainer?

[@StevetheBartender_]

You can always reverse dry shake and then you should have no ice left in the shaker… so you can simply transfer the entire contents of your tin 👍

[@juliangamboa8953]

You forgot the Manhattan! An easy to make must have for whiskey drinkers! Cheers mate!

[@davidstewart3868]

It’s crazy that you can get Buffalo Trace Bourbon in Australia. It never, almost never, makes it to the liquor store shelves in North East Ohio. Great episode Steve!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Oh really? That’s bizarre.. it’s always available here.

[@christophertitanium8424]

I lived in Louisville KY and could hardly ever find it there!

[@dizzygunner]

always available here in the UK too

[@davidstewart3868]

@@bnortonm …yep millions of people 😎🌴

[@dawgvet7756]

BT products are difficult to find in Georgia (US) also.

[@waynegranger3404]

Thanks! Help from Texas! You're my go-to for drink recipes, educational and entertaining (my wife has a crush on you, I'm jealous). Keep on smiling and shaking!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Hah, thanks so much Wayne! I appreciate the support 🙏