At the bourbon gala we had the pleasure of tasting some different bourbon cocktails.  Here are some that were highlighted.  Make a cocktail tonight!

Whiskey Sour

1-12 oz can of Frozen Lemonade concentrate

12 oz of Jim Beam Black Bourbon

12 oz of Orange Juice

12 oz of Water

• Mix all four ingredients, pour over crushed ice and serve.  Garnish with a cherry or an orange slice.

The Loretto Pear

½ Aisan Pear Diced or Pear Puree

½ Part Vanilla Syrup*

1 ½ Parts of Maker’s Mark Bourbon

¼ Part Fresh Lime Juice Muddle pear and vanilla syrup.

• Add Maker’s Mark and lime juice.  Pour into shaker and shake 10 times.  Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.  Garnish with a pear slice.

• *Vanilla Syrup 1 Vanilla Bean, Split 1 Cup of Sugar 1 Cup of Water Combine ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  Cool and let rest for 12 hours.  Refrigerate up to 4 months.

1792 Orange Slush

2 Cups Sugar

3 4oz. Pkgs. Orange Jell-O

3 Cups Brewed Tea (3 Tea Bags to 3 Cups of Water)

1 Gallon Prepared Orange Juice

1 Gallon Prepared Lemonade

2 Bottles 1792 (750 ml)

Yield:  3 Gallons

• Add dry Jell-O & sugar to hot tea mixture & stir well until dissolved.  Then add the other ingredients, and mix well. Freeze, or “slush” in machine.