There’s just something magical about bourbon and chocolate. With a crunch of toasted pecans, this is one perfect bite! Toasting pecans really does make a difference. It brings the flavor to the forefront and gives them a nice, toasty finish. Don’t skip this step! I used my Brother’s Bond bourbon in this recipe and it…
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“Hello, Brother” Bourbon Cocktail
A hauntingly good bourbon cocktail inspired by Damon Salvatore I have two loves of my life: my beloved horse Prince and Ian Somerhalder. I was devastated when he was killed off on Lost and couldn’t wait to tune in to his new vampire series on the CW back in 2009. I loved vampire lore long…
Maple Leaf Cocktail
Looking for the perfect fall cocktail? Here you go! This easy cocktail is a little sweet and a little sour. Maple is one of my favorite fall flavors and this cocktail has it in spades. This would be the perfect cocktail to serve on Thanksgiving! I used Still Austin limited edition cask strength bourbon for…
Mint Julep Cake Roll
Is there a lovelier cake to serve on Derby Day? This Mint Julep Cake Roll has mint simple syrup brushed on a sponge cake – the same homemade syrup used in my Mint Julep Recipe – and bourbon whipped cream. As far as sponge cakes go, this is a very easy recipe – no separating…
Maple Old Fashioned
I’m an old fashioned kind of gal. My love of bourbon knows no bounds. It’s a bonafide fact that I’m a nicer person after savoring a bourbon cocktail. One sip of this delightful bourbon cocktail with Canadian maple syrup, Amarena cherries, and fresh orange and suddenly your troubles melt away. No special tools are needed…
Donut & Whiskey Tasting
Did you know that Dallas has the best donuts in the country? Seriously! The Salty has been ranked the top donut shop in the nation by Zagat, Thrillist, and Business Insider. They’ve even been featured on national television and it’s easy to taste why. These are the best donuts on the planet. The Salty’s 24-hour brioche dough…
Lavender Julep
It’s a rare day that I post a recipe the same day that I made something but I’m sitting here drinking this lavender julep and I just had to share the recipe with you ASAP. I’m a bourbon girl, what can I say? There’s little I love more than a frosty julep glass and a…
Blackberry Smash
Want a refreshing summer cocktail? Muddle some juicy summer blackberries with maple syrup, garden mint, and mix with bourbon for a delicious and easy treat. Blackberry Smash 3.5 oz bourbon .75 oz maple syrup 8 blackberries 5 mint leaves Ice Muddle blackberries with maple syrup and mint. Pour bourbon over mixture and give it a…
Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon Whiskey
Have you ever had Texas bourbon? Garrison Brothers‘ award-winning bourbon has beaten Kentucky-made bourbon at several national competitions. Bourbon-lovers cannot get enough of this highly rated stuff! I visited Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas while on a press trip to Stonewall Motor Lodge in the Fredericksburg area a few weeks ago. It’s just down the…