Seven Jars
RECIPES

10 Classic Drink Recipes and the Bootlegger’s Versions
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Learn these simple recipes and you’ll be the hit of your next party! We include the classic way to make 10 popular cocktails, then offer the version favored by “the Bootlegger”. PLUS this EBook tells the story of Frank Ratcliffe, a legendary bootlegger and the amazing history behind Seven Jars Distillery… and it’s all FREE!!
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Whiskey
RECIPES

The Hot Toddy
One exception to Prohibition’s ban on liquor sales was for “Medical Liquor”. Your doctor could give you the prescription on an approved form, and you

Applerac
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Made with Seven Jars Apple Pie Whiskey, the Applerac is a flavorful variation on the classic Sazerac that will appeal to a wide variety

Sazerac
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Use Seven Jars Preamble Rye Whiskey to create what is TRULY an American classic cocktail that a lot of people have never tried. The

Blueberry Mint Julep
Utilizing Preamble Straight Bourbon Whiskey, this variation is colorful and a refreshingly flavored Mint Julep! Print Recipe Blueberry Mint Julep Servings Ingredients 2 1/2 ounces

Mint Julep
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Frank and Velma both loved horse racing and any list of “Classic” cocktails in their book would not be complete without this thoroughbred! There

Honey Manhattan
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Honey Manhattan made with Ava Gardner Select Bourbon, this variation features honey, the moonshiner’s favorite way to sweeten any cocktail. If you find this

Classic Manhattan
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Made with Seven Jars Preamble Rye – the true classic Manhattan! Print Recipe Manhattan Servings Ingredients 1.5 oz Seven Jars Preamble Rye Whiskey3/4 oz

Frank’s Old Fashioned
A Seven Jars Special Recipe A simple substitution of Seven Jars Apple Pie Whiskey transforms this classic into a bootlegger’s favorite! Our Apple Pie Whiskey is made from the

Pure Apple Pie
A Seven Jars Special Recipe This one is about as easy as it gets – enjoy a refreshing “liquid slice” of Apple Pie that will warm you up on

The Old Fashioned
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Print Recipe The Old Fashioned Servings Ingredients 1.5 oz Seven Jars Preamble Straight Bourbon Whiskey2 tsp Simple Syrup1 tsp water2
Vodka
RECIPES

The Green Leprechaun
This one will be a favorite of anyone who likes a Vodka Tonic. The recipe is easy and the rewards are great! One of the

The Shamrock Leaf
Although we specifically crafted this cocktail for St. Patrick’s day, you can enjoy it anytime of the year! This is one of those drinks that

Kamikaze
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Fortunately, the Bootlegger’s variation is actually a popular cocktail in itself, and utilizes our Seven Jars Vodka. Many people are unaware of the fact

Margarita
A Seven Jars Special Recipe As promised, here is the second classic cocktail that does not use a Seven Jars product. Tequila is not only unique in its flavor

Strawberry Shrub
A Seven Jars Special Recipe The topic of Shrub use in cocktails could be the subject of an entire book itself (in fact, it is!). Shrub was a way

Strawberry Cosmopolitan
A Seven Jars Special Recipe We already admitted that the Cosmopolitan made this list largely due to this variation. Substituting strawberry shrub for cranberry juice is a great way

Cosmopolitan
A Seven Jars Special Recipe So there is some credibility to the argument that the Cosmopolitan cannot be considered a “classic” cocktail, certainly not in a list of drinks

Pickled Martini
A Seven Jars Special Recipe A MUST TRY if you like a Dirty Martini – and it will change the way you think about “dirty” drinks. We take the

Vodka Martini
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Print Recipe Vodka Martini Servings Ingredients 2 oz Seven Jars Vodka1 oz Dry Vermouth1 dash Angostura Bitters OR Orange Bitters (This one is entirely

Classic Martini (Gin & Vermouth)
A Seven Jars Special Recipe This is one of two classic drinks presented in this book where we don’t have a Seven Jars product as the main ingredient (yet!).
Rum
RECIPES

Coconut Mojito
A Seven Jars Special Recipe This quick and easy variation on the Mojito uses Seven Jars Rum and natural coconut flavours to bring out a true tropical taste! We

Mojito
A Seven Jars Special Recipe When you make this classic with our craft style Seven Jars Rum, you’ll find a delightful, refreshingly simple drink that goes great on any

Banana Daiquiri
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Daiquiri Okay, here is one instance where the Bootlegger’s Version truly differs from the classic cocktail in a big way. We still use our

Daiquiri
A Seven Jars Special Recipe Daiquiri A Daiquiri is one of the easiest drinks to make, and our Seven Jars Rum (made from Blackstrap Molasses) provides the perfect base.