For many of us around the country, it’s been a very trying winter. A friend of mine today said, “I’m beyond the winter blues at this point. I’m fully in the black.” For her and any others out there needing a little pick-me-up, here’s a sure-fire cure for the winter blues that will have you happy in no time. This cocktail, the Nor’easter, was served to me in a bourbon-centric bar in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood, Char No. 4.

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This bourbon apple cider cocktail is perfect for fall parties. It has fresh cinnamon and maple syrup flavors that work so well as a Thanksgiving drink. #applecidercocktail #Thanksgivingdrinks #bourbondrinks

These Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktails will warm you from the inside out and keep you toasty all season long – the perfect fall cocktail! #bourbon #apple #applecider #bourboncocktails #bourbondrinks #fall #tailgating

Stay cool this summer and try a “BLT” Bourbon Lemon Tonic cocktail with lemon-infused ice cubes. With Bulleit whiskey, lemon, and tonic—this simple mixed-drink is perfect for your Labor Day Weekend celebration. To make the lemon-infused ice, simply place lemon wedges into an ice cube tray and freeze. Recipe: 1.3 oz. Bulleit Bourbon 4 oz. Fever-Tree tonic water A wedge of lemon Lemon Ice: Place lemon wedges into ice cube tray and freeze. Ice Cube Tray: W&P Design

Peach Bourbon Arnold Palmer, a delightful twist on a classic refreshment. Take an Arnold Palmer & add bourbon & peach liqueur for a perfect summer cocktail. via @KleinworthCo

Fresh cherry bourbon cocktail is just as delicious as it sounds! With sweet cherries, a subtle smokiness from the bourbon and clean vanilla aftertaste.

The subtle bourbon flavor in these Arnold Palmer cocktails mixes with tea and lemonade to create a refreshing summer beverage.

Bourbon Sunrise is a lovely citrus cocktail with layered colors for a pretty presentation.

A classic cocktail recipe for Jack (Daniels Whiskey) and Coke are frozen into Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles. An easy, thirst-quenching boozy popsicles!

Peaches are a delicious summer staple in our home, and we also love our Kentucky bourbon. Put the two together, and you get this amazing Bourbon Peach Smash cocktail, one of the most refreshing bourbon drinks we've ever had! #bourbon #peach #peaches #cocktail #bourbonpeachsmash #drinkrecipe

Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash - juicy strawberries and fresh basil are the perfect pair in this bourbon cocktail recipe!

BOURBON PEACH SLUSH #drink #peach

Kentucky Lemonade - Bourbon Cocktail Recipe - Mom 4 Real

The Oaks Lily cocktail is the Mint Julep’s official drinking competition. Make this drink to celebrate the Derby, the Kentucky Oaks or any day really.

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