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24 Best Bourbon Recipes of All-Time

There are any number of recipes one can make with bourbon. We’ve selected 24 of our favorites here.

Please forgive our possibly hyperbolic title above.

We cannot, for certain, say that what follows are the 24 best bourbon recipes in the history of the universe.

But we can say we’ve tried them all, we love them all and we confidently recommend them all to anyone who likes bourbon.

We hope that’s enough…

1
Apple Bourbon Bellini Photo
Dan George
Apple Bourbon Bellini Recipe
Apple Bourbon Bellini is a new twist on a cocktail for the fall. The apple puree makes the drink especially delicious.
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2
Rye and Cider Cocktail Photo
Brandy O'Neill
Rye and Cider Cocktail Recipe
Rye and Cider Cocktail uses good rye whiskey and apple cider. Cardamom bitters make this drink really special.
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3
Cherry Bourbon Vanilla Milkshakes Photo
Susan Palmer
Cherry Bourbon Vanilla Milkshakes Recipe
Cherry Bourbon Vanilla Milkshakes combine three greats: cherries, vanilla, and bourbon. What could be better?
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4
Bourbon Peach Galette Photo
Natalie Paramore
Bourbon Peach Galette Recipe
Bourbon Peach Galette has sweet brown sugar and a touch of bourbon. The best dessert for summer.
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5
Stone Fruit Cobbler with Bourbon Photo
Susan Palmer
Stone Fruit Cobbler with Bourbon Recipe
Stone Fruit Cobbler with Bourbon smells amazing while it cooks. You’ll hardly be able to wait!
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6
Bourbon Sour with Lemon & Rosemary Photo
Lori Yates
Bourbon Sour with Lemon & Rosemary Recipe
Bourbon Sour with Lemon & Rosemary is a fantastic drink for these chilly months. A great drink with friends!
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7
Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Steamer Photo
Taylor Kiser
Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Steamer Recipe
Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Steamer is a great after dinner drink on a chilly night. A great autumn cocktail.
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8
Bourbon Sweet Potato Bread Pudding Photo
Kate Donahue
Bourbon Sweet Potato Bread Pudding Recipe
Bourbon Sweet Potato Bread Pudding is like eating sweet potato casserole in dessert form. The buttery pecans add a lovely crunch.
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9
Bourbon Ginger Cranberry Sauce Photo
Brandy O'Neill
Bourbon Ginger Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Bourbon Ginger Cranberry Sauce is cranberry sauce with a kick. A definite winner!
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10
Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots Photo
Kate Donahue
Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots Recipe
Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots have a wonderful balance of flavors. A shining star on your holiday table.
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11
Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash Photo
Jennie Phaneuf
Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash Recipe
Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash has a taste of Winter in every sip. Delcious!
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12
Pear Chai Toddy Photo
Susan Palmer
Pear Chai Toddy Recipe
Pear Chai Toddy can bring the warmest of comfort on a chilly day. The pears combine beautifully with the winter spices.
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13
Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail Photo
Kate Donahue
Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail is totally delicious and not overly sweet. Great maple and orange flavors.
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14
Maple 43 Cocktail Photo
Dan George
Maple 43 Cocktail Recipe
Maple 43 Cocktail brings the warmth of bourbon to Fall. Maple and a touch of sweetness make the drink a real winner.
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15
Spiked Chai Latte Photo
Emily Caruso
Spiked Chai Latte Recipe
Spiked Chai Latte has all the spices and warmth you crave during the cold months. Kick it up with a little bourbon!
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16
Pomegranate Old Fashioned Photo
Dan George
Pomegranate Old Fashioned Recipe
Pomegranate Old Fashioned can be whipped up just in time for Christmas and New Year’s. And even beyond!
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17
Popcorn Chicken with Pineapple Bourbon Sauce Photo
Dionne Baldwin
Pineapple Bourbon Sauce Recipe
Pineapple Bourbon Sauce is sweet, spicy, and perfect for dipping. Spice it up with more cayenne!
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18
Popcorn Chicken with Pineapple Bourbon Sauce Photo
Dionne Baldwin
Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Popcorn Chicken has a crunchy exterior with an inside of gorgeously seasoned chicken. You must try it!
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19
Honey Tangerine Smash Photo
Susan Palmer
Honey Tangerine Smash Recipe
Honey Tangerine Smash is guaranteed to fight the Winter’s blues. Fresh and invigorating!
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20
Hot Toddy Tea Photo
Katie Goodman
Hot Toddy Tea Recipe
Hot Toddy Tea has everything in it you need to feel better. All natural, all delicious!
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21
Bourbon Blackberry Jam Bars Photo
Susan Palmer
Bourbon Blackberry Jam Bars Recipe
Bourbon Blackberry Jam Bars has a simple shortbread crust topped with a bourbon blackberry filling. Top with fresh blackberries!
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22
Strawberry Rhubarb Julep Photo
Susan Palmer
Strawberry Rhubarb Julep Recipe
Strawberry Rhubarb Julep is the sweet Spring seasonal cocktail. So refreshing on a hot day!
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23
Bourbon Grapefruit Cocktail Photo
Jennie Phaneuf
Bourbon Grapefruit Cocktail Recipe
Bourbon Grapefruit Cocktail is a strong and boozy cocktail guaranteed to get the party started. Sweet, tart, and incredibly refreshing!
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24
Blueberry Bourbon Brioche Doughnuts Photo
Susan Palmer
Blueberry Bourbon Brioche Doughnuts Recipe
Blueberry Bourbon Brioche Doughnuts will knock your socks off with how amazing they are. The bourbon blueberry glaze is off the charts!
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