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Bourbon guide

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Amber Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with an orange peel and blurred backbarBuild at home

easy

Old Fashioned

A built Old Fashioned with bourbon, demerara syrup, bitters, one large cube, and an orange peel expressed over the glass.

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Foamy Whiskey Sour in a rocks glass on dark wood with lemon peel and bitters on topBuild at home

medium

Whiskey Sour

A bourbon Whiskey Sour with fresh lemon, simple syrup, hard shaking, and optional egg white for a softer texture.

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Amber-red Boulevardier in a rocks glass with a large clear ice cube and orange peel garnish on a dark bar surfaceBuild at home

easy

Boulevardier

An equal-parts bourbon Boulevardier built with Campari, sweet vermouth, cold stirring, a large cube, and orange peel.

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