Ammunition Whiskey Is An American-Made Essential For Every Summer Celebration

What's on the menu for your summer cookout? Summer means hitting the lake or the pool, throwing some burgers or hot dogs on the grill, and of course, some good drinks. And if you're looking to elevate your drink menu, we've got you covered. Summer is my favorite time of year, so you've got to have the best in your cup to keep you cool and keep the party going. Well look no further than Ammunition Whiskey. Born out of a love for the land and people that make us all American, and the hard-working farmers who make their wine and whiskey possible, Ammunition Whiskey is an essential for any summer celebration. They've got 3 varieties of whiskey to choose from - all made in Kentucky, right here in the good ol' USA: Ammunition Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Ammunition Straight Rye Whiskey, or their Ammunition Bourbon Cask Strength. And what makes Ammunition unlike any other whiskey out there is that all of their products are finished for no less than 6 months in barrels that previously held their Ammunition Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, which gives their whiskey a sweetness that makes it perfect to mix in your favorite cocktail, or just sip straight - even on a hot summer day. But if wine is more your speed, well the good folks at Ammunition also have their Ammunition Cabernet Sauvignon and Ammunition Pinot Noir Wine, both American-made wines from Sonoma, California. If you need some cocktail recommendations for your Ammunition Whiskey, well don't worry because we've got you covered there too. My favorite is the Blackberry Bourbon Smash, mainly because I grew up picking blackberries at my grandparents' house during the summer and the flavor is a refreshing taste of nostalgia that's perfect for a hot summer day:

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Ingredients

• granulated sugar - for the glass rim
• zest from 1 lime - for the glass rim (optional)
• 8 fresh blackberries
• 7 leaves mint
• juice from half a lemon
• 1-2 tablespoons honey
• 2 ounces of Ammunition Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• ginger beer to top off

Directions

1. On a shallow plate, combine the sugar and lime zest. Run the lime wedge around the edge of your glasses, then invert each glass into the plate to create a sugar/lime rim.
2. In a cocktail shaker, add blackberries, mint, lemon juice and honey. Muddle all of the ingredients together, squishing everything to release the juices. Then add the bourbon.
3. Add ice to your rimmed glass and pour the drink over the ice. Pour the ginger beer over, gently stirring to combine. Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy

Tell me that doesn't look delicious and refreshing. And it pairs perfectly with a burger fresh off the grill, hitting you with that taste of sweetness to perfectly balance out the savory burger. But if you've got steaks on the grill, nothing pairs better with a nice ribeye than a classic Old Fashioned. It's my drink (and meal) of choice, so if you want to really impress your guests, whip up some of these Four Star Old Fashioneds with Ammunition Whiskey:

Four Star Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Ammunition Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 1 sugar cube (if you don't have sugar cubes, use a teaspoon of sugar or a heaping 1/4 ounce of simple syrup)
• 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
• splash warm water
• orange peel for garnish

Directions

1. In a double rocks glass, muddle the sugar cube or sugar with Angostura bitters and a small splash of warm water until dissolved.
2. If using simple syrup, swirl with bitters in a double rocks glass.
3. Add whiskey and ice (preferably an oversized cube) and stir well.
4. Garnish with an orange peel.

Nothing more American than a juicy steak and an Old Fashioned. You can learn more about Ammunition Whiskey at their website, drinkammunition.com. And if you need to stock up, Ammunition is offering a special 4th of July discount on their website with the code AMMO15 that's valid until July 7. Obviously, you have to be 21 to order and drink Ammunition, and we want everybody to drink responsibly and be safe. But there's nothing better than spending the summer with good friends, good food, and great drinks. And there's no better way to celebrate than with an American-made brand like Ammunition Whiskey.