2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
2-4 Dashes of bitters
Garnish: Luxardo cherries and or orange peel
History: Names after the Manhattan Club invented in the 1880’s
Food Pairing: Whiskey absorbs fat and pairs with Rich, Fatty foods
Food Examples: Ribeye, Cowboy Ribeye, Porterhouse, Marcona Almonds, Grilled Veggies

2 1/4 oz Bourbon
1/4 oz Rich Simple Syrup
3-4 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Twist of Orange Peel
History: Dates back to 1806
Food Pairing: Sweet, Smokey or slightly spiced
Food Pairing: Spiced Pecans, Thick Cut Pork Chops, Duck, Chocolate Chess Pie, Bacon-Wrapped Figs, Iceberg Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese

2 oz Bourbon
2 oz Ginger Beer
1 oz Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Strawberry
Garnish: Strawberry
Food Pairing:

2.5 oz Bourbon
1/2 oz Rich Simple Syrup
8-10 Mint Leaves
Crushed Ice
Garnish: 2-3 Leafy Mint Sprigs
History: Famous for being served at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby.
About: Fill the cup with halfway crushed ice, then strain the mixture over the ice and top with more ice. The crushed ice keep the drink extra cold giving the traditional metal cup a classic layer of frost.
Food Pairing:

3/4 oz Bourbon
3/4 oz Aperol
3/4 oz Amaro
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
What is Aperol: Italian aperitif liqueur with a bright orange colour and its unique bitter-sweet taste.
What is Amaro: a type of Italian liqueur that is flavored with herbs
Food Pairing:

2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
1 Egg White
About: Bright acidic sharp flavor along with bold rich slightly sweet flavor from bourbon. Egg white adds body and creaminess when shaken.
Food Pairings:

2 oz Gin or Vodka
1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
Garnish with a lemon twist or olive
About: The exact origin of the Martini is unclear, but it likely evolved from a mix of gin and vermouth in the late 19th century. It gained popularity in the United States during Prohibition when gin was easier to produce than whiskey.
Food pairing: Pair with oysters, caviar, or other light seafood dishes

1 oz Gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
Orange twist for garnish
About: The Negroni is believed to have originated in Florence, Italy, in the early 20th century. Count Camillo Negroni supposedly asked a bartender to strengthen his Americano (a popular cocktail at the time) by replacing the soda water with gin.
Food Pairing: Goes well with cured meats, aged cheeses, and dishes with bold flavors