Holidays Past and Present with
Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46

This holiday season add a little extra cinnamon and spice with Maker’s 46– the first new bourbon whisky to come out of the Maker’s Mark Distillery in 52 years. To create Maker’s 46, fully matured Maker’s Mark is put back in barrels with seared French oak staves and aged for several more months. The name Maker’s 46 comes from the profile number of the process used to sear the French oak staves. Maker’s 46 is ideal for folks who don’t like bitter whisky but do love bold flavors.

Some people on your list may prefer old faithful friends like Maker’s Mark. Each bottle is hand crafted to taste and is drinkable neat, on the rocks or mixed. Half a century later, it remains a classic and will remind some of sitting by the fire during holidays long ago.

The retail price of Maker’s 46 is $35.00; for Maker’s Mark it is $25.00. Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46 are available nationwide. www.makersmark.com

Deck the Halls with Festive Cocktails

Celebrate the season and enjoy the company of loved ones while sipping these special holiday drinks. Be festive with your cocktails and enjoy every last sip.

Maker’s Mark Latte

1 part Maker’s 46™
2 tablespoons fresh finely ground espresso
4 parts spring water
3 parts + 1 part organic whole milk
½ cup ice cubes
½ part vanilla vodka*
1 rock candy swizzle stick
Fresh ground nutmeg

Method

Prepare espresso in stove top espresso maker. Bring 3 parts milk in a small saucepan or Turkish coffee pot to a light simmer. Mix espresso and milk in coffee mug. Add Maker’s 46™. Make the vanilla vodka foam: Add vanilla vodka and 1 part milk to small shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until frothy. Pour foam over espresso milk mixture. Add swizzle stick and pinch of nutmeg. Stir and enjoy.

Maker’s Mark Classic Kentucky Eggnog

(Serves 10-12)
1 liter Maker’s Mark®
1 quart milk
1 quart heavy cream
2 dozen eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
Nutmeg for garnish

Method

Separate eggs and beat yolks until creamy. Whip sugar into yolks. Beat whites until they stand in peaks, adding 1/2 cup additional sugar, if desired. Beat yolks and Maker’s Mark® together, add whites. Beat cream. Add cream and milk to mixture. Add nutmeg to taste and garnish each cup with nutmeg. Makes 2 1/2 gallons.