Top Rated Cocktails Made with Bourbon

An American whiskey made in Kentucky from at least 51% corn, it's sweeter and sometimes spicier than Scotch or Irish whisk(e)y.

History 
The origin of Bourbon is lost in the mists of time but the art of distilling was likely brought to Kentucky by Scottish and Scots-Irish immigrants in the 18th century.  Bourbon, along with all other alcoholic beverages was outlawed in America during Prohibition but after those dark days ended it became protected by Federal Law and can only legally be produced in the United States.  Sadly Prohibition resulted in the long absence of a working distillary in Bourbon County for over 90 years but a small outfit has recently opened its doors.
Usage 
A mainstay of classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned & Mint Julep that can be used as a substitute for Rye Whiskey in drinks such as the Manhatten.
An image of the Old Fashioned cocktail submitted by Bartlet that contains Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Orange and Demerara Syrup

Old Fashioned

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Orange, Demerara Syrup

Source: Classic Recipe
An image of the Gold Rush cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Honey Syrup and Lemon

Gold Rush

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Honey Syrup, Lemon

Source: Please Don't Tell
An image of the Brown Derby cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Grapefruit and Honey Syrup

Brown Derby

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Grapefruit, Honey Syrup

Source: Please Don't Tell
An image of the Sazerac cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Cognac, Peychauds Bitters, Absinthe, Lemon and Demerara Sugar

Sazerac

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Cognac, Peychauds Bitters, Absinthe, Lemon, Demerara Sugar

Source: Classic Recipe
An image of the The Corsican cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Gold Rum, Falernum, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters and Orange

The Corsican

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Gold Rum, Falernum, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Orange

Source: Cocktail Virgin / Slut
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Wax On, Wax Off

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Orange, Gomme Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino Liqueur

Source: nick@grahamandtonic.com
An image of the Crescent cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Amer Picon, Sweet Vermouth, Bourbon and Raspberry Syrup

Crescent

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Amer Picon, Sweet Vermouth, Bourbon, Raspberry Syrup

Source: Café Royal Cocktail Book
An image of the 19th Century cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Crème de Cacao Blanc, Dubonnet Rouge and Lemon

19th Century

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Crème de Cacao Blanc, Dubonnet Rouge, Lemon

Source: Cocktail Virgin / Slut
An image of the Newfangled cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange, Cocktail Cherry and Belgian White / Witbier

Newfangled

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange, Cocktail Cherry, Belgian White / Witbier

Source: Please Don't Tell
An image of the Mint Julep cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint and Mint

Mint Julep

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint, Mint

Source: Please Don't Tell
An image of the Billionaire cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Grenadine, Absinthe Bitters and Lemon

Billionaire

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Grenadine, Absinthe Bitters, Lemon

Source: Speakeasy
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Whitfield Takes Manhatten

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Brandy, The Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas' Own Decanter Bitter, Cocktail Cherry

Source: seriouseats.com
An image of the There Will Be Blood cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Crème de Cacao Blanc, Blood Orange and Blood Orange

There Will Be Blood

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Crème de Cacao Blanc, Blood Orange, Blood Orange

Source: Please Don't Tell
An image of the No Sleep Till Brookline cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters and Lemon

No Sleep Till Brookline

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Lemon

Source: Cocktail Virgin / Slut
An image of the Stitzle Flip cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Falernum, Vanilla Syrup, Gentian Bitters, Cherry Bitters, Egg, Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters and Cocktail Cherry

Stitzle Flip

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Falernum, Vanilla Syrup, Gentian Bitters, Cherry Bitters, Egg, Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters, Cocktail Cherry

Source: Cocktail Virgin / Slut
An image of the Mulled Old Fashioned cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Water, Angostura Bitters, Sugar, Orange and Bay Leaf

Mulled Old Fashioned

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Water, Angostura Bitters, Sugar, Orange, Bay Leaf

Source: The Ethicurean
An image of the Kentucky Colonel cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon and Benedictine DOM

Kentucky Colonel

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Benedictine DOM

Source: Craft of the Cocktail
An image of the Paper Plane cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Amaro, Aperol and Lemon

Paper Plane

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Amaro, Aperol, Lemon

Source: Little Branch, Manhattan
An image of the Arbitrary Nature of Time cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Turin Bitters, Cherry Brandy, Orange Bitters, Xocolatl Mole Bitters and Orange

Arbitrary Nature of Time

Rating: 5.0

Ingredients: Bourbon, Turin Bitters, Cherry Brandy, Orange Bitters, Xocolatl Mole Bitters, Orange

Source: Beta Cocktails
An image of the Boulevardier cocktail submitted by n0tquitethere that contains Bourbon, Turin Bitters, Sweet Vermouth and Cocktail Cherry

Boulevardier

Rating: 4.5

Ingredients: Bourbon, Turin Bitters, Sweet Vermouth, Cocktail Cherry

Source: Imbibe