JIM BEAM Refreshing Holiday Cocktails

The 4th of July is just a few days away and Jim Beam, the world's #1 Kentucky bourbon, is sharing four special cocktail recipes with Broadwayworld.com readers. All of them are refreshing and easy to prepare. Holiday revelers can relax with friends and family while they enjoy summer celebrations and Jim Beam. We suggest you keep these recipes handy for all of your upcoming gatherings.

JIM BEAM HIGHBALL

1 parts Jim Beam Bourbon

3 parts Soda Water

Garnish with lemon wedge

Build over ice in a highball glass.

JIM BEAM & GINGER HIGHBALL

1 parts Jim Beam Bourbon

3 parts Ginger Ale

1 dash bitters

Garnish with lemon wedge

Build over ice in a highball glass.

JIM BEAM BLACK WHISKEY SOUR

1 part Jim Beam Black?
1 part fresh lemon juice?
½ part simple syrup?
½ part egg whites?

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled sour or white wine glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

JIM BEAM BLACK SMASH

2 parts Jim Beam Black
2-3 lemon wedges
6-8 fresh mint leaves
1 part Simple Syrup
Splash of Club Soda (optional)

Drop the lemon wedges in a Double Old Fashioned glass and muddle to extract the juice. Add the mint leaves and the simple syrup and muddle again. Fill glass with ice and pour in the Jim Beam Black, stir to combine. Splash with club soda if desired and garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jim Beam

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