Maker’s Mark

  • Maker’s Mark in Photos – The Ambassador of Bourbon

    Attention Maker’s Mark and bourbon fans!  Acclaim Press has recently released The Ambassador of Bourbon – a photographic journey that chronicles the magic occurring in Loretto Kentucky.  The lush photos examine the distillery during the day and night, in summer and winter.  The journey begins with the grain (corn, wheat and rye and with a heavier use of wheat than most bourbons, which provides the soft tones that Maker’s exhibits) as it ferments, forms the … Read more

  • Hair of the Dog PB & J Sandwich

    Created by PB J’s Food Truck in Portland this bacon blueberry laden bit of heaven makes for awesome tailgating, Of course, they’re even better for the morning after.

    All you need is a portable propane or electric flat grill & spatula.  Skip the pan and make the sandwiches right on the grill.

    Ingredients:

      6 Eggs 2 cups Half & Half 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 1/4 cup of Makers Mark Bourbon
    … Read more

  • A Taste of Bourbon

    Each September marks Bourbon Heritage Month.  While there are other spirits with connections to America – think colonial rum and apple brandy – no spirit is as quintessentially American as bourbon.  Bourbon is an amber colored whiskey that must be made from a mash consisting of a majority of corn, matured in charred American oak barrels and bottled at no less than 80 proof. 

    Bourbon is often associated with Kentucky but bourbon can be made … Read more

  • Bourbon BBQ Ribs

    Ingredients:

    2 cups Makers Mark
    1 bunch cilantro – cleaned and roughly chopped
    4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
    ¼ cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
    1 tablespoon coriander seeds
    1 tablespoon mustard seeds
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon cayenne
    1 teaspoon curry powder
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    ¼ cup dark brown sugar
    2 tablespoons kosher salt
    1 rack of peeled pork spare ribs
    3 tablespoons butter
    ½ white onion, peeled and diced ½”… Read more

  • Bourbon Ice Cream topped with Poached Peaches and Hazelnut Crunch

    Maker’s Mark Ice Cream
    Makes 1 1/2 pints

    Ingredients:

    2 cups whole milk
    1 vanilla bean split lengthwise and scraped
    4 large yolks
    ½ cup sugar
    1 pinch salt
    ¼ cup Maker’s Mark®

    Instructions:

    1. Combine the milk, salt, scraped vanilla bean and seeds in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.  Remove from the heat, cover with plastic wrap, and infuse 10 minutes.
    2. While the milk is being infused, whisk together the … Read more

  • Bourbon Onion Dip

    Prep time: 10 minutes 
    Cook time: 1 hour 
    Level: Easy
    Serves 6-10 

    Ingredients:
    4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    2 large sweet onions/Vidalias, peeled, halved, sliced thinly with the grain
    1 teaspoon salt
    ½ cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon, plus 1 tablespoon
    ¾ cup Greek yogurt
    ½ cup fresh ricotta cheese
    ½ cup sour cream
    Few drops lemon juice
    Pinch sugar
    Salt and pepper to taste
    Crudité vegetables and chips for dipping

    Directions:
    In … Read more

  • Bourbon Apple Glazed Chicken Wings

    Ingredients:
    2 lbs chicken wings, trimmed
    1 cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon
    1 can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed (12 ounces)
    ½ cup soy sauce
    ¼ cup cider vinegar
    ¼ cup dark brown sugar
    4 large cloves garlic, minced
    1 teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    1 tablespoon maple syrup 

    Directions:
    Combine all of the ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to boil on high heat and then reduce to a simmer for 30-40 minutes … Read more

  • Grilled Quail with Maker’s Mark Glazed Turnips

    Created by Chef Brian Bistrong
    Serves 4
    Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 15 minutes. Level: Easy.

    Ingredients:
    4 pieces semi-boneless quail
    8 pieces baby turnips, peeled and sliced thinly into rounds
    4 pieces scallions, white and green, sliced into 1” pieces
    2 tablespoons Maker’s Mark®
    2 teaspoons butter
    1/3 cup strong chicken stock
    Salt and pepper
    Zest of ½ lemon
    Vegetable oil

    Directions:
        1.    Pat the quail dry with a paper towel and then … Read more

  • Maker’s Mark Bourbon Review

    This is a spirit that you know by the bottle alone. Maker’s Mark comes in the iconic square bottle with the wax closure. But, there are some facts that you might not know about Maker’s Mark. First, the wax closure is protected by a copyright obtained by the family (and was invented by the inventor’s Marjorie Samuels). Second, Maker’s calls it Bourbon Whisky in honor of the company’s Scottish roots (it was those rogue Scots … Read more

  • Maker’s Mark Kobe Beef Burger

    We love burgers for Memorial Day and these Maker’s Mark laden beef bombs take it to the next level. Created by brothers Hiassam and Ali Beydoun of the acclaimed NYC food truck Frites N’ Meats. Heard they had a little accident. Hope everything is OK.

    Prep time: 4 hours.
    Cook time: 3 hours.
    Level: Easy.

    Ingredients

    4 six-oz Kobe beef hamburger patties (regular ground beef can be substituted)
    ½ cup plus 2 tsp Maker’s Mark… Read more