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This Kentucky Sunset cocktail was one of the drinks I enjoyed when I first tasted Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength in New York City.

I enjoy crafting bold bourbon and whiskey cocktails like this one. If you like rye or fruit-forward whiskey drinks, check out my classic Sazerac and a fruity Blackberry Whiskey Sour for more inspiration.

Kentucky Sunset Cocktail with Bulleit Bourbon and garnish

A Tasty Bourbon Cocktail Recipe

A few months ago I was invited to American Cut in Tribeca to sample Bulleit Barrel Strength and to possibly meet the founder, Tom Bulleit.

American Cut is a classic steakhouse with oysters, crab cakes and prime steaks. We sampled several appetizers that evening and everything was excellent. I’ll definitely go back for a full dinner—and maybe tackle the Tomahawk chop for two.

But the highlight for me was the cocktails. There was plenty of Bulleit to try, and my favorite drink of the night was this Kentucky Sunset, featuring Bulleit Barrel Strength.

Even better, I got to meet Tom Bulleit in person. He signed my bottle and spent time chatting—he was genuinely friendly and easy to talk with.

Kentucky Sunset Cocktail with Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength

It was a memorable evening—definitely one of those moments you don’t forget.

I should also mention that while this Kentucky Sunset is a standout cocktail, I often enjoy the Barrel Strength neat. It’s bold and complex enough to sip on its own—no mixers required.

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Kentucky Sunset Cocktail with Bulleit Bourbon

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Kentucky Sunset Cocktail with Bulleit Bourbon and garnish

Kentucky Sunset

  • Author: Dan
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
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This bold, flavorful bourbon cocktail combines bitters and strawberry liqueur, finished with a splash of ginger beer for brightness and fizz.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength
  • 1/2 oz strawberry liqueur
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Ginger beer, to top

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients except the ginger beer to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake well, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  3. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lemon wedge and a strawberry.
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American