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Bourbon in the Summer: Yes, You Still Drink It.

Just because the temperature's rising doesn’t mean the bourbon bottle goes into hibernation.
If you're sweating through your Carhartt shorts and wondering whether it’s too hot for brown water, it’s not. You must chill, twist, or mix it up right.
Because let’s be honest—bourbon isn’t just a drink, it’s a personality trait at this point.
And while your wife might be switching to sparkling rosé and cucumber water, we’re out here figuring out how to drink bourbon without sweating straight through our Bass Pro hat.
Try These Summer-Friendly Bourbon Recipes:
Kentucky Mule – Bourbon, ginger beer, lime. Cold, kicky, and dangerously easy to drink. 👉 Kentucky Mule Recipe
Bourbon Peach Smash – If you like peaches and bourbon, this is for you. 👉Peach Bourbon Smash
Bourbon Sweet Tea – Southern, simple, and likely what your grandma used to drink (and not tell you about). 👉 Bourbon Sweet Tea Recipe
Pro Tip from the Dude: Don’t drink it neat on a 90-degree day unless you enjoy sweating in places that shouldn’t sweat. Mix it. Ice it. Use that fancy silicone mold your wife bought and act like you’re a cocktail guy now and no one's judging.
You're not quitting bourbon. You're evolving into a summer version of yourself—like a camo butterfly with a copper mug.