My TOP 5 bourbon cocktails that win every time!

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Today we're making my top 5 of bourbon cocktails! I'm often asked my favorite drink, but I never have an answer - it's always changing! So to help break down my top picks, I decided to categorize them by spirit. Here are my current faves with bourbon. All of them are classics, but not all classic builds. Give these a try, see what you think, and let me know what some of your favorites are. Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Old Fashioned: 0:42
Whiskey Sour: 1:36
Artist's Special: 3:08
Deshler: 4:13
Boulivardier: 5:24
Sign off: 6:33
Interview: 6:43
THE OLD FASHIONED RECIPE 0:52
2 oz. (60 ml) Old Grand-Dad 100 proof Bourbon
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
4 dashes Angostura Bitters
Small piece of orange
Expressed orange oil
Orange peel and cherry for garnish
THE WHISKEY SOUR RECIPE 1:50
2 oz. (60 ml) Old Grand-Dad 100 proof Bourbon
1/2 oz. (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 -1 egg white or 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) aquafaba
Expressed lemon oil
3 drops Angostura Bitters for garnish
THE ARTIST'S SPECIAL RECIPE 3:20
1 oz. (30 ml) Old Grandad Bonded Bourbon
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) homemade groseille syrup* or homemade grenadine
THE DESHLER RECIPE 4:31
2 oz. (60 ml) Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon
1 oz. (30 ml) Lillet Rouge
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
1 orange swath (expressed oil)
1 lemon swath (expressed oil)
Orange peel for garnish
THE BOULIVARDIER RECIPE 5:45
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Old Grand-Dad 100 proof Bourbon
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Campari
Flamed orange oil
*GROSEILLE SYRUP (RED CURRANT SYRUP)
1.5 cups white sugar
1 cup 100% red currant juice
1/4 tsp rose water
In a medium sauce pan, combine sugar and red currant juice. Stir over heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add rose water. Stir to combine.
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@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Had to re-upload due to technical issues - sorry if things were glitchy. Thank you for your patience! Also I'm reserving the right to change this list at any time 👀🥃 There's too many good ones

@AlonzoTheArmless Жыл бұрын

Yes! Let's see some sequels!

@Nickle314 Жыл бұрын

A lemon meringue cocktail - there's a challenge.

@chrishyde7798 Жыл бұрын

Maybe do an update video once a year, especially if you bumped one off the list and subbed in a new one. 😊

@christinecamley Жыл бұрын

@@AlonzoTheArmless Yes!! Great idea!

@leecalamaio462 Жыл бұрын

A little surprised the Manhattan didn’t make the list but otherwise solid!

@grumblebee8115 Жыл бұрын

Freyja's input was immeasurable, great job

@acrophobe Жыл бұрын

that was an incredible and illuminating answer, good gworl Freyja tuttututututut who's got a good chinny tuttuttuttutut 🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌

@jamesprice4647 Жыл бұрын

@@acrophobe A wonderful bitch.

@DirtyHairy01 10 ай бұрын

The Boulevardier deserves its own episode!!! 😋👍

@dawgvet7756 Жыл бұрын

I think Freyja needs a top 5 "dog named" cocktails video in her honor. Maybe The Greyhound, The Bloodhound, Regal Beagle, The salty Chihuahua, Portuguese Water dog, The mutt mule....so many possibilities. 🐈

@chandaharkins4418 6 ай бұрын

I've never heard of a salty Chihuahua, but that's a perfect name. Very redundant. 🤣

@als.2983 Жыл бұрын

Now I am looking forward to the next Top 5 "Spirit" video. Great theme for a series. P.S. Please include videos for the less common mixing spirits like Pisco and Sherry as the main spirit.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

I'll be sure to keep that in mind. Cheers

@BOBFudge Жыл бұрын

The first drink I called my favorite drink was the Boulevardier. A local pizzeria/bar called theirs a Steve McQueen since they used Bulleit bourbon. Since then, I've found myself teaching bartenders how to make it because when I ask for it, they look at me like I'm speaking a different language. I've always appreciated you including this drink into your videos and this was a perfect start to my weekend. I hope a bottle of bourbon is in my Easter Basket. Cheers!

@TravellerRDS Жыл бұрын

I have made and tried all of these along the way, over the past 2 years. The Boulevardier remains one of my all-time favourites. When using gin instead of bourbon or rye, if we maintain the 1:1:2 ratio and serve it up, the resulting cocktail is called Camparinete (it was actually documented at first like this, in 1929). The equal parts one, served in a rocks glass on a large ice cube, only appears in publications after 1950 with the name Negroni.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Didn't realize that - I guess I love the Camparinete. Cheers

@DaveJ188 Жыл бұрын

All I know is that Anders recommended the higher ratio and it makes a much better tasting cocktail.

@TravellerRDS Жыл бұрын

It surely is, especially with a higher proof bourbon (or even better, rye).

@reinmarvonolmutz3470 Жыл бұрын

Bro, did you ever Italia? :D

@jean-gabrielduchesne7615 Жыл бұрын

I've been following you for a while now, you helped me a lot as a new bartender in the industry. Thank you for the history classes on different cocktail and of course, the way to make it. Cheers!

@dawnandalankirke7045 Жыл бұрын

Happy Easter! We love old fashions with barrel strength bourbon-yummo

@kennerfreak7 Жыл бұрын

I bartend at a Nursing home on sundays, your whiskey sour recipe is a mega hit! Going to try the Bramble later this month!

@swarleystinson1 Жыл бұрын

Love that you’re giving Old Grand Dad some love, Anders! The bourbon craze has been annoying for those of us who use to be able to find whatever brand we wanted when we wanted. The older bonded bourbons still never fail to disappoint and I’ve always thought they work quite well in cocktails.

@vallamb9499 Жыл бұрын

Currently my favourite is your whisky smash cocktail from the previous video, really good with Woodford reserve. Also loved seeing Freya lounging around behind you during the video 🥰

@KatherineXIX Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! My bourbon-loving friend, whom I haven't seen in a really long time (since learning way more about making cocktails), is coming over for drinks tomorrow and it's going to be unseasonably cold and rainy.

@chrishyde7798 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your creative content and your genuine interest in classic cocktails. Your knowledge shines through. I've been making whiskey sours and old fashions using your measurements and they are amazing drinks.

@odiec5567 Жыл бұрын

Your bourbon renewal recipe is an absolute favorite with my household and any guests that come over, will have to try the artists special next!

@SirZorgulon Жыл бұрын

Lemon Meringue Pie with Bourbon is the perfect description, and is exactly why I love a Whiskey Sour!

@Texas-Chris Жыл бұрын

Your pup is adorable !!! Really cool way to make the old new again !!!

@Jrod_18 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is by far my favorite for learning about cocktails. Watching your videos makes me want to take up bartending in my spare time!

@Sugah_J Жыл бұрын

I took your Bourbon Renewal and threw some egg white in it. The egg white really brings out the crème de casis in it. Absolutely fantastic, as well as the original!

@alextrevino3284 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anders for another great session of cocktail building.

@jasonjames-eyers6207 Жыл бұрын

Oh god, loving the Deshler! That’s lethal!😂😂

@alexmol Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of suggesting a video focused on bourbon cocktails, and there you go. Perfect, thanks Anders!

@Cynt3r Жыл бұрын

Loved this! I’d say Paper Plane and Old Fashioned. I make my Old Fashioned with browned butter-washed bourbon and maple syrup, with a tiny pinch of salt

@slapnutz1 Жыл бұрын

Damn that sounds fantastic

@jonathannaud135 Жыл бұрын

This list is not just 5 great bourbon cocktails, it's also home for me (especially Old-Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Boulevardier). They are always my first thoughts when it comes to cocktail. So good the bourbon!

@RemFreeman Жыл бұрын

A really great video, and definitely something I appreciate/needed as I'm a bourbon guy, but I'm really going to need these Freyja interviews/outros to continue! 14/10 quality stuff!!

@vinzdahprinz152 Жыл бұрын

Thank You once again Sir for another Sips and Tips, most specially for Bourbon, for sure it will add up on my list, Thank You and have a Great Easter Sunday!!!

@marktossell8461 Жыл бұрын

Best of your recent videos, especially for a bourbon lover such as myself. Keep ‘em coming!

@Riskmangler Жыл бұрын

This is exactly the right video for a Friday afternoon. Cheers.

@acn1580 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for including your simple ratios in these. I usually use a 2:1 to get shelf stability but most recipes whether on youtube or blogs don't include what their syrup ratio is so I don't know if I'm going to blow out the sweetness or not.

@zikifer Жыл бұрын

This was fun! I am really looking forward to the rum one :)

@2giantmonsters Жыл бұрын

Hey! Glad to see you used the bonded Old Grandad. It doesn't get enough love since its a lower shelf bourbon. But its my go to. Thanks for the channel!

@sdouglas9003 9 ай бұрын

OMG! I watch this for the Boulevardier recipe …I wasn’t disappointed, even though my recipe is a bit more bourbon forward. 😂 Love your stuff!

@bryanfriend4058 Жыл бұрын

I love the Old Fashioned and the Boulevardier. My wife is a fan of the Whiskey Sour, so I make these when we are having a weekend afternoon drink.

@scottlei4 Жыл бұрын

Love bourbon straight and in cocktails. Thanks for the upload! As an aside, I usually ask bartenders what they think is the best cocktail they make and order that.

@mikem4984 Жыл бұрын

Old Fashioned & Renewal fan here but you've got my curiosity up for expanding my horizons. Cheers!

@lukee-cp9uy Жыл бұрын

Every since I watched your video on how to make an old fashion, it's been my favorite drink.

@illby1971 Жыл бұрын

I love that you are using OGD Bonded bourbon! It really is amazing for the price!! Love your presentation as well.

@2Wheels_NYC Жыл бұрын

They all look great, and I was hoping the Boulevardier would be in that list. I can say the Negroni is my favorite cocktail, but that's right up there!

@jcoleman924 Жыл бұрын

Omg the pup.

@Nicky68Y Жыл бұрын

SUPER STOKED to try ALL of these but especially the Boulevardier

@spock_se Жыл бұрын

Anders! Your videos are so good and you have taught me a lot! I love making drinks for my friends and it is the best feeling in the world whenever i can make them impressed and happy. 😊 Thank you!

@richlynch2769 Жыл бұрын

I love the pup in the background :)

@matt.coburn 6 ай бұрын

I don't know how I ever stumbled across the recipe but I do love a Blushing Betty. Bourbon, pink grapefruit juice and simple syrup, shaken over ice. One of my wife's favs as well

@juliestockton8079 Жыл бұрын

Freya is sooo pretty! Great video, Anders! Thanks! Love me some bourbon!

@RMCB5S4 Жыл бұрын

Manhattan (perfect or black) and the Paper Plane. Love your channel- great work as always!

@stevecompton9644 Жыл бұрын

Your Old Fashioned is very similar to mine with the exception of rather than the orange slice in the mixing glass I add orange bitters in equal proportion to the Angostura bitters. Old Fashioned and Whiskey Sours are my go to bourbon drinks but we tried the Ford and Rolles Royce and loved them both! Love the channel!

@emf9 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. The old fashioned is my go to for sure.... It's always awesome. Never done with orange piece. Going to try it tonight!

@siobhanvonengelbrechten2027 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video

@dmitrireavis1729 Жыл бұрын

I use a coffee frother set on the cool setting to create a luxurious aquafaba foam and then gently shake that into the whiskey sour. It creates an incredible texture.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Nice - gonna have to try that myself

@LuxEternam13 Жыл бұрын

Which one? Bialetti?

@dmitrireavis1729 Жыл бұрын

Mine is made by a company called Miroco.

@LuxEternam13 Жыл бұрын

@@dmitrireavis1729 Thanks so much. Will def try out!^^

@claytongrassi8601 Жыл бұрын

Excited to try these, I usually make my whiskey sours with quality maple syrup. Never tried your version, I'll have to give it a shot. Thanks!

@emilotto2476 Жыл бұрын

Love the cocktails, Anders!! Great picks. I would put the Bourbon Renewal in there as well.. it’s become a go-to of mine ever since you made it on your channel! Cheers🥃

@kukukachoo419 Жыл бұрын

Time for bourbon drinks all Easter weekend!

@daviddean4048 Жыл бұрын

Love these! My favorite is still the paper plane! Can't find anything that beats it

@jonathanwilliams1974 Жыл бұрын

Finally!!! You give THE BOULIVARDIER its due!!! One of my favorite cocktails! I do prefer mine over a crystal clear rock though.

@wynsteckbauer5480 2 ай бұрын

The “Old Ebel” is a new favorite of mine. It has become super popular in Wisconsin and Minnesota recently. It’s simply an Old Fashioned using Amburana finished whiskey. Very, very good!

@briguy_fieri1689 Жыл бұрын

Boulevardier seems to be a cocktail that’s right up my alley. I need to commit to making them at home. It’s had my attention for months.

@Danny-qi4lp Жыл бұрын

Great video. Keep the bourbon recipes coming.

@milesdufourny4813 Жыл бұрын

My new favorite is the Revolver cocktail - tried it for the first time last month.

@SPBurt1 Жыл бұрын

Been drinking Old Fashions since I first watched your other video.

@markmcvicar2654 Жыл бұрын

OF and the Boulevardier are my two go-to drinks recently. I've really got to try the Artist's Special and the Deschler. Love the channel...

@RightontheMark8313 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sweet drink 🍸 my friend!

@natasha5306 Жыл бұрын

Lovely, thanks!

@marc-andrelussier9781 Жыл бұрын

If you make a book of all your cocktails I will buy it. Amazing content 👏

@curtjunky 10 ай бұрын

"There's nothing wrong with that..." Love it, cheers!

@VincentCorvec Жыл бұрын

Merci Anders !

@chadhurd7822 Жыл бұрын

The New York sour twist on a Whiskey Sour is probably my favourite drink ever.

@Saechao629 Жыл бұрын

I love making whiskey sours (Boston’s sour) and old fashioned at home. Usually not a lot of bars can make a proper Boston sour.

@rjohnson611 Жыл бұрын

The Boulevardier is a favorite of mine. I do tend to use Rye, which I prefer to Bourbon in almost any cocktail. I will be tryong the Deschler soon.

@kilocharlie6830 7 ай бұрын

Great video - Thank you!! Am sure Freyja's annoyed the Manhattan's left out though.. Cheers

@MikeMurphy-on8ki Жыл бұрын

Anders, great video, and the "Old Fashion" is, in my opinion, the very best cocktail. It is simplicity in ingredients and how to make. But the best benefit is THE TASTE!!!

@jakelechner5589 Жыл бұрын

I’m amazed no muddling on the old fashioned!

@CarlRosendahl Жыл бұрын

My go-to is a Boulevardier but swapping Gran Classico for the Campari (the “Gran Boulevardier”). Delightful. Thanks for all the great content!

@susanmcgee5775 Жыл бұрын

Definitely trying your OF recipe. Here in S.Florida I enjoy a Bourbon Smash year round. So refreshing.

@OurTimeisNow777 Жыл бұрын

Didn't know how I could enjoy this channel more, but then Freya happened. Thank you as always!

@n00ki Жыл бұрын

These are some of my favorites but not quite how i make em. I freaki'n love this channel. end of message.

@chrisoverpeck Жыл бұрын

The best interview I've ever seen.

@AngryCocktails Жыл бұрын

Great selection. I'll always be a cheerleader for an old fashioned.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Classic. Cheers Andrew

@juliemorgan4323 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the dog!

@thefalcon666 Жыл бұрын

Last 10 seconds is hilarious!

@deamonsoul1 7 ай бұрын

That bnb old grandad is a beautiful whiskey.

@jaydub2971 Жыл бұрын

Boulevardier is my favorite bourbon cocktail, too

@gyangearon8729 Жыл бұрын

Old fashioned is my fav as well. Try it with a bar spoon of 100% pure maple syrup for the sweetener.

@JakeNiman Жыл бұрын

Glad to see I’m not the only one who adds an orange wedge to the mixing glass before stirring.

@bmiller949 3 ай бұрын

Compair and Gin are may two most favourite ingredients.

@DJJagged77 6 ай бұрын

Solid cocktails and technique!

@rickj6348 Жыл бұрын

My Freya appreciated your Freyja's input!😉

@JustMe-fz5uc Жыл бұрын

I am not working where I was and we were off anyway. I forgot what day it was. I love bourbon. This is one list where I have actually made some of these. The others I would love to try.

@theb4r138 Жыл бұрын

The boulivardier is one of my goto cocktails especially in fall. I do like to sub the bourbon with rye

@torsloke Жыл бұрын

Oh man. So tempted to take Monday and Tuesday off next week so I can make one of these a night. Damn, you make them look so good!

@gregdolan2075 Жыл бұрын

Love the Boulivardier. My riff is to make a chocolate infused Campari. Excellent nightcap.

@nickhussong645 Жыл бұрын

My favorite bourbon cocktail is the Paper Plane for sure. Cheers!

@cwTheDrummist 8 ай бұрын

I love the Boulevardier!

@fugu4163 Жыл бұрын

The Boulevardier are my go to drink.

@annac9342 Жыл бұрын

Thank you - I love your stuff - I’ve learned a lot - plus it’s always tasty 😋

@sassafrass3636 Жыл бұрын

Love a boulevardier - definitely one of my favorites in the fall. My second favorite is a Drunk Uncle - technically with Scotch and not bourbon but still worth mentioning!