My trusty friend’s Sarah and Nick were a big component of the delivery of our Deviled Egg and Bourbon delivery party on Saturday. I think many would argue the bourbon might be more important than the eggs… So, Sarah and Nick recommended pre-mixed bourbon cocktails to make the party simpler on the hosts. Sarah mixed the cocktails prior to arriving and guests were able to serve themselves delicious Manhattan’s and Brown Derby Cocktails on their own.

I love the simplicity of this idea and the drinks we’re just as delicious. I highly recommend this delivery for any big holiday party you might be hosting this season. Make sure to serve over ice!

These sweet 1618 Downtown bottles are a regular water delivery mechanism at my lunch meetings. I giggled to have them at home filled up with booze. Thanks Nick! For those looking, you can easily find these kinds of bottles around town at kitchen stores.

BOTTLED MANHATTAN

• 3.5 cups Jim Beam “White Label” 4 year aged bourbon
• 14 oz Harvey’s Bristol Cream
• 12 dashes Angostura bitters
• 12 oz Filtered water

Glass: 8.5 oz glass swingtop bottle

PREPARATION:
In a large pitcher, add Beam, Bristol cream, bitters and water and stir gently to combine. Using a small funnel, pour 8 oz of the cocktail into each bottle. Close the swingtop and chill bottles in the refrigerator or on ice before serving.

BOTTLED BROWN DERBY

• 3 cups Devil’s Cut 6 year aged bourbon
• 12 oz Grapefruit juice
• 12 oz honey-ginger syrup (store bought)
• 6 oz Filtered water

Glass: 8.5 oz glass swingtop bottle

PREPARATION:
In a large pitcher, add bourbon, grapefruit juice, honey syrup and water and stir until well combined. Using a small funnel, pour 8 oz of the cocktail into each bottle. Close the swingtop and chill bottles in the refrigerator or on ice before serving.