Knob Creek Old Fashioned
Two Knob Creek cocktails that are crowd pleasers and easy to make, so the host can enjoy the long weekend too!
For the daytime, the Knob Creek Peach Old Fashioned keeps things simple and seasonal. According to a July 2026 Instacart/Harris Poll survey, 35% of Americans say a perfectly ripe peach is better than any other summer dessert - so why not bring that flavor to your glass? This three-ingredient recipe combines Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon to balance the sweetness of peach syrup and barrel aged bitters, making it easy to batch ahead of time or stir up on the spot.
And as the sun goes down, the Knob Creek Toasted Old Fashioned puts a spin on a campfire staple. Given that 68% of Americans say it’s not summer until they’ve had a s’more, this cocktail checks the box, pairing Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon, vanilla syrup and chocolate bitters with a brûléed marshmallow for a cozy, toasty flavor profile.
Knob Creek Peach Old Fashioned
2 parts Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon
¼ part Peach Syrup
2 Dashes Free Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters
Peach Wedges (for garnish)
Method: In a mixing glass, combine your Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon, peach syrup and bitters. Add fresh ice and stir gently until the cocktail is well chilled and properly diluted. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with peach wedges on ice using a cocktail pick.
Knob Creek Toasted Old Fashioned
2 parts Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon
½ part Vanilla Bean Syrup*
3 Dashes Chocolate Bitters
1 Brûléed Marshmallow (for garnish)
Method: In a mixing glass, combine your Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon, vanilla bean syrup*, and chocolate bitters. Add fresh ice (large cube recommended) and stir gently until the cocktail is well chilled and properly diluted. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a brûléed marshmallow on a cocktail pick.
* Vanilla Bean Syrup: Split one vanilla pod lengthwise and cut into thirds. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Add the vanilla bean and heat over medium, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool before using.
