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Drink of the Day: Kentucky Blizzard

October 15, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Happy Hump Day, everyone! Mid-week is here, so we are headed downhill from here on out to get to the weekend. Here’s a nice and sweet bourbon cocktail for you to celebrate your Wednesday with.

Here, in the Mid-West, the leaves are quickly turning into a variety of many vibrant hues. This Drink of the Day will fit right in, with it’s deep red color and it’s cranberry flavor that hits the taste buds while imbibing this beverage. You may want to keep this on the list of Thanksgiving treats.

Remember to drink responsibly. You still have to get up in the morning. You may just want to tease yourself with a couple, priming yourself up for the weekend. Enjoy!

Kentucky Blizzard

1 1/2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey

3/4 oz. Cranberry Juice

1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

Dash of Grenadine

Method: In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in all the ingredients to measure. Cap with a tin and shake to blend. Strain into an old fashioned glass filled with ice.

This Day in History:

1917 - Mata Hari, WW I spy, was executed by firing squad in Vincennes, France.

1951 - I Love Lucy, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, made its television debut.

1966 - The US Department of Transportation was created.

1989 - Wayne Gretzky topped Gordie Howe’s scoring record.

Notable Birthday:

Actress and director, Penny Marshall was born on this date in 1942.

Notable Quote:

“I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass.” - David Lee Roth