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It's National Bourbon Day. Enjoy a cocktail! (iStock)
National Bourbon Day is finally upon us, much to the delight of whiskey-sipping Americans across the country. In fact, the U.S. values bourbon so highly that Congress actually passed a resolution in 1964 deeming the spirit truly American.
On May 4, 1964, a congressional resolution declared bourbon as America's native spirit. As the statute states, "'Bourbon whiskey' is a distinctive product of the United States and is unlike other types of alcoholic beverages, whether foreign or domestic."
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In celebration of this spirit, we've gathered five great recipes for the bourbon-lover to indulge in on National Bourbon Day. From the Bourbon Ball Julep to the Blackberry Bourbon Smash, there's a cocktail here for everyone to enjoy.
1. Sparkling Ginger Mint Bourbon
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(Vintage Seltzer)
Quick and easy to prep, this fun, sparkling cocktail features spicy ginger syrup and notes of fresh mint. It'll also keep you refreshed on a hot summer day.
2. Blackberry Bourbon Smash
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(Crown Maple)
With lemon, blackberry and sweet maple syrup, this bourbon smash is a great way to celebrate any occasion — up to and including National Bourbon Day.
3. Orange Bourbon Smash
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(Cooking Curries)
Not a blackberry fan? Manju at Cooking Curries puts a zesty twist on an icy bourbon smash by adding a bit of citrussy tang.
4. Peach-Infused Bourbon Iced Tea
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(Sarah Ashley Schiear)
The Southern belle of soft-drinks packs an extra punch when bourbon is added to the mix. The perfect pick-me-up, Bourbon peach tea just might become your favorite new summer sipper.
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5. Bourbon Ball Julep
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Two cocktails Mint Julep on a bar counter. Horizontal shot (iStock)
Bourbon balls — a sweet Southern confection made with chopped pecans and bourbon — take on a cocktail-form in this fun recipe. It's a new, nuttier take on the crown jewel of Derby Day drinks.