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Festive Cocktails to Savor This Season

Explore smoky, rich, and fruity holiday cocktails crafted by Bourbon and Bones

Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger

Photography by Kylie Strawn-Badger

Originally published in Gilbert City Lifestyle

If you're a cocktail enthusiast looking for festive flavors this holiday season, Bourbon and Bones is the perfect spot to experience expertly crafted drinks by mixologist Jack Dupar. The Smoke Rye Manhattan is a smoky, seasonal twist on a classic, blending Michter’s US1 Single Barrel Rye with sweet vermouth and a touch of Angostura Bitters for a warm, inviting sip. The Dark Rye’d offers the rich, comforting flavors of Town Branch Rye, Amaro Averna, and chocolate and walnut bitters, ideal for cozy gatherings. For a fruity holiday treat, Berried Alive combines Tito’s Vodka, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and a triple berry puree with a sugar rim. Visit Bourbon and Bones to savor these holiday-inspired creations, or try making them at home with the recipes below!

Warm up your holiday season with the Smoke Rye Manhattan, a bold and smoky take on the traditional Manhattan.

Smoke Rye Manhattan

2.5 oz Michter’s US

1 Single Barrel Rye

1.25 sweet vermouth

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Dive into The Dark Rye’d, a cocktail with rich, moody flavors perfect for those seeking something a little daring this season. 

The Dark Rye’d

2 oz Town Branch Rye

1.5 oz Amaro Averna liqueur

2 dashes Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters

2 dashes Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters

Brighten up your night with Berried Alive, a cocktail bursting with vibrant, fruity flavors and a playful twist. 

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