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hen it comes to Bourbon, we know a thing or two. In this year’s Drinks International Annual Brands Report, compiled by the World’s Best 50 Bars, Maker’s Mark reclaimed its place as the Number 1 Bestselling American Whiskey Brand. Let us explain why…

S mooth and subtle, Maker's Mark is bourbon with a distinguished history. Created by Bill Samuels Sr, it took six years of trial and error to perfect the recipe – a corn, barley and wheat combination that makes this whisky so special. The result is a lighter tasting, premium bourbon whisky with caramel and vanilla notes that's perfect for mixing and delicious over ice. Maker's Mark is matured in seasoned American oak barrels that are charred on the inside before being matured for three Kentucky summers. Every barrel of Maker's Mark is still hand-rotated throughout this process and each bottle is hand dipped in wax to create the distinctive Maker's Mark seal.

This summer, we’ll be prompting consumers to ‘Make Your Mark’ through a new advertising campaign and showcasing how to make timeless cocktails like an Old Fashioned remarkable, with Maker’s Mark.

Make sure you ‘Make Your Mark’ this Summer and add Maker’s Mark to your menu today!

Old Fashioned with Maker’s Mark

Ingredients

» 2 parts Maker's Mark Bourbon

» 2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters

» 1 teaspoon raw cane sugar

» Orange peel

Method

» Dissolve or muddle sugar with bitters and a splash of Maker's in an Old Fashioned glass.

» Fill glass 3/4 full of ice.

» Add Maker's Mark and stir.

» Express orange peel over your glass to release citrus oils.

» Garnish with orange peel.

Pro Tips

D0 The Twist

Twist orange peel directly over your serving glass to express the oils and add a fresh essence and pleasing aroma to the drink.

A Little Bitter

With bitters, a little bit goes a long way. Two or three drops will add much depth to your Old Fashioned.

The Big Chill

Large ice cubes or an ice ball are more than just cool to look at. Large ice melts slower, allowing the flavours to stand up longer.

Sugar, Sugar

Adding a teaspoon of raw cane sugar (such as Demerara), rather than a refined white sugar, will give your Old Fashioned a richer flavour.

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