Classic cocktails with a Biltmore twist

Woodgrain Sidecar

The talented team at Village Social Bar takes their classic cocktails seriously, and this delightful version of an old-fashioned sidecar revs up the traditional taste with Biltmore Estate® Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine, Biltmore® Grown Honey, and a surprising splash of our own single malt whiskey, handcrafted locally by Chemist Spirit.

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces French cognac of choice
• ½ ounce Chemist Biltmore Single Malt Whiskey
• ½ ounce honey syrup (2 parts Biltmore® Grown Honey + 1 part hot water)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 ounces Biltmore Estate® Blanc de Blancs
• Fresh lemon peel twist for garnish

Instructions

• Prepare honey syrup; allow to cool.
• Combine cognac, whiskey, honey syrup, and bitters into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and stir until chilled.
• Strain into a chilled coupe glass and gently top with sparkling wine.
• Garnish with a fresh lemon peel twist to serve.

Sparkling Julep

With this bubbly libation featuring our handcrafted Biltmore Estate® Blanc de Blancs and Biltmore® Grown Honey, our estate bartenders have uncorked a sparkling twist on the julep—another classic cocktail. While juleps are often associated with the Kentucky Derby, they were also enjoyed by New York society during the glittering parties of the Gilded Age.

Ingredients

• Fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons honey syrup (2 parts Biltmore® Grown Honey + 1 part hot water)
• 2 ounces French cognac of choice
• 2 ounces Biltmore Estate® Blanc de Blancs
• Sprig of fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

• Muddle together 6–8 fresh mint leaves and honey syrup in a snifter glass.
• Add cognac and fill the glass about ¾ full with crushed ice; stir to combine.
• Gently top with sparkling wine and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Try these classic cocktails at home or at Biltmore

Enjoy these refreshed classic cocktails at home or during your next Biltmore visit. Both our Woodgrain Sidecar and Sparkling Julep are perfect for relaxed sipping on their own, with a meal on the estate, or paired with the wonders of a Luminere™ evening!