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Specialty Cocktails

  • Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour

    The Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour is a festive and warming cocktail that perfectly balances the bold richness of bourbon with the tart brightness of cranberry juice and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire.

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces Laws Four Grain Bourbon
    • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
    • 1 ounce 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened for tartness)
    • ½ ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste)
    • Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
    • Orange peel (for garnish)
    • Crushed ice

    Directions

    Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice, then shake bourbon, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker for 30 seconds; strain into the glass and garnish with an orange peel and a cinnamon stick.

  • Smoked Rye Harvest

    This cocktail is all about cozy autumn flavors, with the apple cider adding sweetness and the smoked rosemary enhancing the rye’s natural spice. The honey syrup rounds it out for a perfectly balanced seasonal drink.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Laws San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey
    • 1 oz apple cider
    • ½ oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
    • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
    • Smoked rosemary sprig for garnish
    • Dried orange wheel for garnish
    • Ice cubes

    Directions

    In a shaker, combine rye, apple cider, honey syrup, and bitters, then add ice and shake until chilled; strain into a rocks glass over large ice cubes, smoke a rosemary sprig with a torch or match, place it on top of the glass for aroma, and garnish with a dried orange wheel for a perfect fall touch.

  • San Luis Soar Paper Plane

    Take flights with the perfect balance of bold and refreshing flavors with this modern classic

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz Laws San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey
    • 1 oz Aperol
    • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
    • Lemon peel, for garnish

    Directions

    Begin by filling a cocktail shaker with ice. Add one ounce of rye whiskey, one ounce of Aperol, one ounce of Amaro Nonino, and one ounce of fresh lemon juice to the shaker. Shake the mixture vigorously until it is well-chilled. Next, strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass. For the finishing touch, garnish the drink with a twist of lemon peel. Enjoy this flavorful twist on a classic!

  • Buffalo Blackberry Smash

    Get ready for game day with this refreshing cocktail featuring Ralphie’s Reserve Bourbon. Perfect for cheering on your favorite team on a warm afternoon or summer evening!

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Ralphie’s Reserve Bourbon
    • 1/2 oz lemon juice (or two lemon wedges, squeezed)
    • 2 or 3 blackberries, muddled (Try strawberries, blueberries, peaches, or raspberries for a fun twist!)
    • 6 mint leaves, muddled
    • 3/4 oz simple syrup
    • 1 oz club soda

    Directions

    Muddle lemon juice, berries, and mint in a shaker.
    Add simple syrup and bourbon.
    Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
    Top with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig or a few extra berries.
    Cheers to a perfect game day refreshment!

  • Bourbon Citrus Cooler

    A refreshing and vibrant cocktail that perfectly balances the boldness of bourbon with the tangy zest of fresh citrus

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Laws Bourbon
    • 1 oz orange juice
    • 1 oz lemon juice
    • 1/2 oz simple syrup
    • 2 dashes of angostrua bitters
    • top with club soda

    Directions

    Fill a shaker with ice and add bourbon, orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to the shaker.
    Shake well until the mixture is well-chilled and strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
    Top with club soda and give it a gentle stir. Garnish with an orange twist.

  • The Colorado Buck

    Or should we say, the Colorado Buffalo—a refreshing choice ideal for a warm afternoon or summer evening

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Laws Bourbon
    • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 oz simple syrup
    • 3 oz ginger beer
    • Orange slice, for garnish

    Directions

    Add Four Grain Bourbon and lime juice into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with ginger ale and stir to combine.

  • Mountain Mint Julep

    A traditional julep recipe made with our Colorado-made Four Grain Bourbon

    Ingredients

    • 2 1/2 oz Laws Whiskey House Four Grain Bourbon
    • 1 oz Simple Syrup
    • 10 Mint Leaves

    Directions

    Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin. Muddle mint, then shake with ice. Strain over fresh crushed ice into a julep cup or tall glass. Garnish with mint sprigs and enjoy.

  • The Deshler

    A classic similar to the Manhattan but with citrus, complemented wonderfully by our San Luis Valley Rye.

    Ingredients

    Directions

    Combine ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice. Stir to combine. Strain into glass. Garnish with a orange twist and serve.

  • Horsefeather

    A whiskey-cousin to the Moscow Mule, the San Luis Valley Rye Horsefeather hits the spot on a warm summer day

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz San Luis Valley straight Rye
    • 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
    • 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
    • Top with Ginger Beer
    • Garnish: Lemon Wheel
    • Glassware: Mule Mug (Crushed Ice)


    Directions

    In a mule mug combine all ingredients sans ginger beer. Fill about two thirds of the glass with crushed ice. Using a swizzle stick or barspoon, swizzle to combine. Top with more ice and ginger beer. Garnish and serve.

  • Scofflaw

    A prohibition era-classic that delightfully showcases the botanicals of our San Luis Valley Rye

    Ingredients

    • 1 1⁄2 oz San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey
    • 1 oz Dry Vermouth
    • 3⁄4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1⁄2 oz Grenadine
    • 1 Dash Orange Bitters
    • Garnish: Expressed Orange Twist

    Directions

    Combine ingredients in a shaker tin. Add ice. Shake vigorously to combine. Double strain into a glass. Garnish and serve.

  • Barrel Espression

    An espresso martini for whiskey drinkers

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    • 1 oz Espresso
    • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
    • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
    • Garnish: Three Espresso Beans
    • Glassware: Coupe

    Directions

    Combine ingredients in a shaker tin. Add ice. Vigorously shake to combine. Double strain into a coupe. Garnish and serve.

  • Here Comes the Sun

    San Luis Valley Rye complements the earthy and smoky flavors of this Laws original cocktail

    Ingredients

    • 2oz San Luis Valley Rye
    • 3/4oz Smoked Honey Syrup
    • 3/4oz lemon Juice
    • 3 sage leaves
    • 2 slices ginger
    • Muddle ginger and sage with lemon and syrup, add whiskey


    Directions

    Shake with ice, double strain over fresh ice
    Garnish with Candied ginger and sage leaf

    *Cocktail could also be smoked after instead of smoking the honey syrup

  • Laws Gold Rush

    Indulge in this classic cocktail, elevated with Laws Honey Cask Finished Bourbon, for the perfect blend of sweetness and warmth.

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces Laws Honey Cask Finished Bourbon
    • 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
    • 3/4 ounce honey syrup


    Directions

    Add the bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
    Strain into a chilled rocks glass over one large ice cube. Garnish.

  • Old Fashioned

    The most popular whiskey cocktail featuring our bold and complex Four Grain Bourbon

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Four Grain Straight Bourbon
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
    • 1 teaspoon water
    • Garnish: orange twist


    Directions

    Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, then add the water, and stir until the sugar is nearly dissolved.
    Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the bourbon, and stir until well-chilled.
    Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
    Express the oil of an orange twist over the glass, then drop into the glass to garnish.

  • Manhattan

    A strong and sophisticated cocktail made with the bold pepper spice of our San Luis Valley Rye

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey
    • 1 oz sweet vermouth
    • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
    • Garnish: brandied cherry (or lemon twist, if preferred)


    Directions

    Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
    Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass.


    Garnish with a brandied cherry (or a lemon twist, if preferred).

  • Cinnamon Hot Toddy

    Warm up your winter nights with a Laws Rye Hot Toddy, where the bold and spicy notes of our San Luis Valley Rye blend seamlessly with comforting spices, creating a perfect sip of seasonal coziness

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 oz Laws San Luis Valley Rye
    • 1/2 oz Honey Syrup
    • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
    • Top with Hot Water


    Directions

    Preheat a glass mug with hot water. Discard water and combine ingredients in the emptied mug. Top with hot water. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel. Serve and enjoy.

  • Whiskey Flip

    A delightful blend of festive flavors that promises to elevate your seasonal celebrations.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Laws San Luis Valley Rye
    • 3/4 oz Demerara Syrup
    • 1 Whole Egg
    • 1 Dash Aromatic Bitters
    • Garnish: Grated Nutmeg


    Directions

    Combine ingredients in a shaker tin. Add ice. Shake to combine. Double strain into a snifter. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. Serve and enjoy.

  • Bourbon Smash

    Simple, classic, and refreshing, our Four Grain Bourbon Smash is the perfect way to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    • 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
    • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
    • 4-5 Mint Leaves
    • Garnish: Mint Sprig & Lemon Wheel


    Directions

    Combine ingredients in a shaker tin. Add ice. Quickly and vigorously shake to combine, being sure not to overly bruise the mint. Double strain into a rocks glass over freshly cracked ice. Garnish and serve.

  • Whiskey Sour

    Just the right amount of sweetness, citrus, and bourbon make this a warm weather classic

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    • 3⁄4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
    • 3⁄4 oz Simple Syrup
    • 1 Egg White
    • Garnish: Angostura Drizzle
    • Glassware: Stemmed Sour


    Directions

    Combine ingredients in a shaker tin. Dry shake. Add ice. Shake again. Double strain into a stemmed sour glass. Garnish and serve.

  • Whiskey Rickey

    Similar to the Tequila’s Ranch Water, the Whiskey Rickey is as simple as it is refreshing

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 4 oz sparkling water


    Directions

    In a highball combine ingredients sans sparkling water. Fill about two thirds of the glass with crushed ice. Using a swizzle stick or barspoon, swizzle to combine. Top with more ice and sparkling water. Garnish and serve.

  • Rabbit Season

    The perfect cocktail to welcome spring

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 oz Laws San Luis Valley Rye
    • 3 oz carrot juice
    • 3/4 oz 1:1 honey syrup
    • 3/4 oz lemon juice
    • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

    Directions

    Combine all ingredients in a highball glass. Top with crushed ice. Garnish with carrot greens and enjoy.

  • Vieux Carré

    One of our favorite classics, translating to “old square” in French

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz Laws San Luis Valley Rye
    • 1 oz Cognac
    • 1/2 oz Benedictine D. O. M.
    • 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
    • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
    • 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

    Directions

    Stir with Ice, strain over a large cube in a rocks glass or up in a coup glass. Express lemon peel to garnish.

  • Four Grain Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail

    Four Grain Hot Apple Cider

    Nothing says fall in Colorado like spiced cider and bourbon

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 oz Laws Four Grain Bourbon
    • 4 oz apple cider
    • 1/2 oz cinnamon simple syrup
    • 1/4 oz Licor 43
    • 3 dashes cardamom bitters

    Directions

    Heat up the apple cider in a container. Combine all the ingredients except the apple cider in a mug. Add the hot apple cider to the glass, stir, and enjoy.

  • Drink to fall - cocktail recipe

    Drink to Fall

    ingredients

    • 1/2 oz Four Grain Sraight Bourbon
    • 1/2 oz pear brandy
    • 1/2 oz lemon
    • 1/4 oz rosemary simple (see below)
    • 2 oz spicy ginger beer

    directions

    Pour all ingredients except for ginger beer, into a cocktail shaker and shake. Pour into a collins glass, then pour ginger beer on top. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
     
    Rosemary simple: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup of water 3-4 sprigs of rosemary. Bring all contents to a boil til sugar is dissolved. Take off heat and let the herbs steep until cool. Store in the fridge.

  • South Broadway Jam

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 oz Four Grain Bourbon
    • 1/2 oz fresh lemon
    • 1/2 oz simple syrup
    • Bar spoon of apricot jam
    • Garnish with a sprig of thyme

    Directions

    Mix all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, stain into rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with fresh thyme

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