Cocktail Recipes

Whether you’re shaking, stirring, or just splashing a mixer, Belle Meade Bourbon is made to shine in a cocktail. Our collection of recipes ranges from timeless classics to fresh twists—some so simple you’ll be sipping in a moment, others that invite you to slow down and savor the craft of mixing.

Every pour starts with our bold, high-rye bourbon. The rest is up to you. Experiment, have some fun.

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buck & A Half
James Hensley James Hensley

buck & A Half

This big hit from the 2025 Nashville Cocktail Festival is easy to make easy to drink. Bourbon, lime, maple and ginger make for a striking flavor that works in both hot and cold weather.

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Belle Meade Boulevardier
James Hensley James Hensley

Belle Meade Boulevardier

This drink combines Nashville's bourbon with the flavors of cherry to rewrite the classic Boulevardier recipe. 

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The Buggy Whip
James Hensley James Hensley

The Buggy Whip

Need something a little more upscale for that welcome drink at your next event?

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The Haberdasher
James Hensley James Hensley

The Haberdasher

Here’s a riff on a Brown Derby that brings more balance and incorporates a nutty aspect that really sings with the rest of the ingredients.

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The Tennessee Stud
James Hensley James Hensley

The Tennessee Stud

"The Tennessee Stud was long and lean, the color of the sun and his eyes were green" - Jimmy Driftwood, 1959

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Bourbon Belle Old Fashioned
James Hensley James Hensley

Bourbon Belle Old Fashioned

As simple as it gets but as tasty as they come. Here's an Old Fashioned you can make in a jiff whenever the mood strikes. 

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The Old Oak
James Hensley James Hensley

The Old Oak

If there's one thing we have in abundance in the Bourbon business it’s old oak, and that's what inspired this spirituous cocktail.

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