16 Best Bourbon Cocktails You Can Make at Home

Old-Fashioned Swedish Glögg

"Glögg is a Swedish punch made from spiced wine. My grandfather brought this recipe over from Sweden in 1921. We still use it today." —Judy

John Collins Cocktail

"A nice Saturday evening cocktail, and it does taste somewhat similar to a whisky sour." —lutzflcat

Classic Old Fashioned

"Amazing drink and my stand-by selection. If Don Draper loves them, why can't you?" —Laura Turley Francis

Betsy's Old-Fashioned Manhattan

"While this is sweet (which one must expect from the ingredients), it is very delicious!" —Marianne

Autumn Sunshine Cocktail

"I named this the Autumn Sunshine Cocktail because its flavor is bright like the sun but the maple syrup, for some reason, reminds me of burning leaves in the autumn. It is definitely the color of autumn!" —Doc Simonson

Frozen Derby Mint Juleps

"Perfect for Derby Day or any day spent lounging in the sun, these cool refreshing drinks are dangerously delicious! Garnish with fresh mint." —SunnyDaysNora

Grilled Peach Bourbon Smash

"Peaches are incredibly delicious, especially caramelized on the grill and muddled with your favorite bourbon, grilled lemon, and mint." —Matt Wencl

Simple Mint Julep

"In this easy mint julep recipe, the whiskey varies by state: Kentucky uses bourbon, Georgia favors peach brandy, and Maryland loves rye. Take your pick!" —TerryWilson

Bourbon Slush

"This bourbon slush is a fruity blend of juices, tea, and whiskey frozen into a slush, then topped off with lemon-lime soda. This takes a while, but it's worth it!" —Robbie Rice

Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash

"Strawberries and fresh basil are smashed together until fragrant in this bourbon-based cocktail perfect for summer." —ERIKIM21

Chef John's Whiskey Sour

"This is the best whiskey sour recipe. I'm excited to share my favorite formula for this incredibly refreshing, super simple, absolutely delicious drink." —Chef John

Traditional Hot Toddy

"This makes an extra-large serving of a traditional hot toddy, perfect when you're sick in the wintertime." —Cherish Grabau

Clementine Old Fashioned

"Bourbon’s still the star, but the fresh juice is the perfect partner." —lutzflcat

Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail

"This tasty cocktail will warm your soul—no matter how chilly it is outside or how you take it. Just steep, stir, and pour it into your favorite thermos for cozy sips to go with any fall adventure." —Juliana Hale

Delicious O.J. Punch

"Orange juice, bourbon and lemon-lime soda are stirred together in this quick, easy, and quite tasty punch. I have never had a complaint about this one." —MARTIQ

Manhattan Cocktail

"Outstanding libation of the soul!" —René Lafayette

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