Great Gatsby Bourbon Cocktails
By Adam Rains
F. Scott Fitzgerald was inspired and wrote part of his famous novel at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, just miles from the Wild Turkey Distillery. Wild Turkey is the only bourbon distillery that “survived” prohibition, and is still making their famous bourbon the exact same way as they did back when they started in 1855.
Prohibition Era Manhattan
Created by Brother Cleve
- 2 oz. Wild Turkey 81 Rye
- 1 oz. Cinzano Rosso vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
Preparation: Garnish with an olive and a lemon twist. Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with an olive and a lemon twist.
Wise Guy
Created by Elmer Mejicanos of Capo’s in San Francisco
- 2 oz. Wild Turkey 81 Rye
- 3/4 oz. Fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz. Agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon Orange Marmalade
- Pinch fresh cracked pepper
- Fresh Oregano
Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass with one large ice cube. Garnish with fresh oregano.