Bourbon / Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice
by Keet · Published July 21, 2026 · Last modified July 20, 2026
The BROWN DERBY is an excellent grapefruit-based cocktail for the bourbon aficionado. Using a sweet, juicy red grapefruit makes all the difference. The Brown Derby is easy to make: simply shake bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup together with ice....
The KENTUCKY MULE is a cousin to the Moscow Mule. While it maintains the same refreshing ginger-beer base, this cocktail features bourbon instead of vodka and adds mint along with lime. Whether celebrating the Kentucky Derby or any festive occasion,...
The MINT JULEP is best known as the featured beverage at the Kentucky Derby, which runs this Saturday, May 2nd. There are strong opinions about the correct way to mix a Mint Julep, especially in the U.S. South. The Keet’s...
Bitters / Bourbon / Creme de Cacao / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Vermouth (sweet & dry)
by Keet · Published April 28, 2026 · Last modified April 27, 2026
The MANHATTAN SWEET W/ BITTER CHOCOLATE adds a teaspoon of crème de cacao and maraschino liqueur, along with a dash of chocolate bitters, to the classic Manhattan. This addition perfectly complements the bourbon and vermouth with nuanced hints of chocolate...
The BOURBON MILK PUNCH is not exactly a punch, but it can easily be served in a punch bowl during holidays or football playoffs. Just multiply the proportions. This drink is creamy and delicious like eggnog, but it eliminates the...
The MINT JULEP is best known as the featured beverage at the Kentucky Derby which runs this Saturday, May 3rd. There are strong opinions of the correct way to mix a Mint Julep, especially in the U.S. south. The Keet’s...
When lemon and orange flavoring are mixed with bourbon, good things happen. The CHAPEL HILL is one such drink and is delicious. This citrusy refresher is enjoyed by everyone, even those who ordinarily don’t drink bourbon. It’s a house favorite....
Bourbon / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Curacao / Daily Mix / Vermouth (sweet & dry)
by Keet · Published May 6, 2023
The MAN O’ WAR is a delicious bourbon cocktail associated with horse racing. Though it’s largely overshadowed by the bourbon Mint Julep, once it’s tried for the first time the Man o’ War becomes a cocktail repeater. It’s a good...
Bourbon / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Orange Juice / Videos Demos
by Keet · Published November 5, 2021 · Last modified June 17, 2026
When lemon and orange flavoring are mixed with bourbon, good things happen. The GOLD RUSH (EXPANDED) is one such drink and is one of my favorites. If you ask for one at a bar, they’ll hand you a Whiskey Sour...
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