What is Bourbon Cream?

What is Bourbon Cream? Bourbon is a type of American Whiskey that has been distilled since the 18th century. Bourbon Cream is a unique blend of cream and bourbon. When cream and bourbon get together, you have a spirit that is similar to Irish Cream but is richer and bolder in taste with caramel and vanilla notes.

Our bespoke bourbon cream is the only farm fresh New York state bourbon cream around. It’s made with our flagship spirit, our small-batch. four gain bourbon. Like all real bourbons, the four grain is at least 51% corn (it actually comes in at 60%), bottled at no less than 80 proof, and is stored in a new, charred oak barrel.

Now that you’ve got the basics, here are 6 of our favorite bourbon cream drinks made with our famous bourbon cream liqueur. From a simple addition to coffee to updating an ice cream classic, Bourbon Cream wins the hearts and taste buds of bourbon and dessert lovers alike. So, grab your friends, and whip up some of these delicious craft cocktail recipes featuring our signature Bourbon Cream.

MORNING CURE

We’re starting nice and simple—perfect for a slow, lazy morning with eggs and bacon.

Ingredients:
1 oz Bourbon Cream
3 oz Black Coffee

Directions:
Combine in mug and enjoy.

MAPLE BACON DELIGHT

Speaking of bacon, this drink is perfect for any day ending in Y because it has bacon in it. And bourbon cream. Did we mention there’s bacon in it?

Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Bourbon Cream
1 oz Bourbon
¼ oz Maple Syrup

2 strips crispy bacon
Directions:

Muddle 1 piece crispy bacon with maple syrup & bourbon.
Add Bourbon Cream & shake with ice.
Garnish with bacon slice.

QUEEN BEE

There can only be one—in nature. Enjoy this solo or with your best pals.

Ingredients:
2 ½ oz Bourbon Cream
1 oz Bourbon
½ oz Honey

Directions:
Shake vigorously with ice & pour.

ROOT BEER FLOAT

An update on the ice cream classic, enjoy on a hot summer day.

Ingredients:
1 oz Bourbon Cream
3 oz Root Beer

Directions:
Chill Bourbon Cream on ice.
Slowly top with root beer.

COCONUT CREAM

Transport yourself to an island oasis. Enjoy after a long day at work.

Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Bourbon Cream
½ oz Rum
¼ oz Orgeat
¼ oz Cointreau
1½ oz Coconut Milk

Directions:
Shake with ice & strain.

CHOCOLATINI

Enjoy this chocolate lover’s cocktail after your meal, with or without traditional dessert.

Ingredients:

2 oz Bourbon Cream
½ oz Vodka
½ oz Chocolate Liqueur
Chocolate Syrup

Directions:

Rim glass with chocolate syrup.
Shake with ice & strain.

Bourbon cream can also be enjoyed neat or as a boozy addition to desserts. We recommend pouring a glass of our signature bourbon cream that combines select batches of our hand-finished bourbon and the finest local cream from Western, NY. Find it locally at our Buffalo tasting room or our Rochester distillery or have a bottle shipped directly to you.

Still thirsty? We’ve got recipes for even more bourbon cream drinks. Or you can check out all of our craft spirits in the Black Button portfolio.