Kelly's Whiskey Smash

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon;

• 6 mint leaves;

• 1/2 lemon, quartered;

• 3/4 oz (20ml) sugar syrup.

• 1 mint sprig (for garnish);

• Ice.

PREPARATION:

1. In a shaker, muddle the mint with the lemon pieces.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and ice, then shake.

3. Pour through a fine strainer into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass.

Cocktails the New Classics  by Frederic Le Borday.  page 64

The Southern Jam

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 ounces J.W. Kelly Single Barrel bourbon;

• ½ ounce lemon juice;

• 5 raspberries;

• 1 heaping teaspoon raspberry jam;

• Garnish with raspberries.

PREPARATION:

1. Combine bourbon, lemon juice, raspberries and raspberry jam in a shaker.

2. Shake mixture then strain over fresh ice

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The Ruby Sour Cocktail

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ ounces J.W. Kelly Single Barrel bourbon;

• ½ ounce aromatic bitters;

• 1 ounce lemon juice;

• ½ ounce orange juice;

• ½ ounce agave syrup;

• 1 ounce dry red wine;

• 1 egg white;

• Mint sprig for garnish.

PREPARATION:

1. Combine everything except the wine in a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Shake hard to chill and combine.

3. Fine strain into a coupe glass.

4. Float red wine on top.

5. Garnish and enjoy!

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