# Summer Cocktails From Garrison Brothers To Help You Stay Cool *By James Hills, mantripping.com — Updated August 2022* Garrison Brothers was the first legal Texas bourbon but they've come a long way since those early days. While there are a lot of bourbon brands that ride on a cliche concept and good marketing without the soul that makes bourbon something special ... Garrison Brothers Distillery is something special and to their credit they've come a long way from the early days when I first tried them many years ago. So, when they sent over some new cocktails to share ... well ... it just seemed like the right thing to do to salute a whiskey brand that everyone should have in their bar at home. ## ## Garrison Brothers Busy Little Bee’s  This drink will have you feeling all the floral & citrus vibes. Busy Little Bee’s is the perfect drink to spice up your summer. Using only 4 ingredients (1 ½ oz. Garrison Brothers HoneyDew, ½ oz. fresh lemon juice, ½ oz. lavender syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters) with a quick shake in a tin over ice, Busy Little Bee’s is created and served in a coupe glass for the fancy folks and garnished with a lemon peel.    ** ** ## Garrison Brothers Blackberry Smash  Pucker up because this cocktail will have you begging for more. Blackberry Smash combines 2 oz. of Garrison Brothers award-winning expression Small Batch, with ½ oz. fresh lime juice, 2 oz. of club soda, 3-4 basil leaves, and you guessed it ¼ cup of frozen blackberries, to create the elite adult juice.  All you have to do is muddle frozen blackberries and basil leaves in a shaking tin. Then add your Garrison Brothers Small Batch and lime juice. Don’t forget the ice. Shake and strain into a Collins glass over ice, top with club soda, and boom, you’re a certified at home bartender.  ** ** ## Garrison Brothers Classic Old Fashioned  We’re finishing this off strong and simple… but still delicious. Garrison Brothers easy take on a Classic Old Fashioned is perfect for the at-home bartender just starting off.  This drink is not for the weak, but if you’re a Garrison Brothers regular, we think you can handle it. Taking none other than 2 oz. of Garrison Brothers Small Batch, add in your ½ oz. of simple syrup and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled, then strain your mixture into a rock glass over a large cube, garnish with an orange peel and luxardo cherry. Now you have just made a classic old fashioned!  Details Written by: James Hills Published: 09 August 2022 Last Updated: 09 August 2022 #### Jowissa LeWy 9 Review: Swiss Chronograph Elegance That Earns Its Place on Your Wrist Mar 31, 2026 [Jowissa LeWy 9 Review: Swiss Chronograph Elegance That Earns Its Place on Your Wrist](https://www.mantripping.com/stuff/jowissa-lewy-9-swiss-chronograph-review.html) #### This Step2 Raised Planter Box Is My Herb Growing Secret for Grilling Season Mar 28, 2026 [This Step2 Raised Planter Box Is My Herb Growing Secret for Grilling Season](https://www.mantripping.com/stuff/step2-raised-planter-box-review.html) #### Kenmore AquaLite Wet Dry Vac Review: I've Been Using It Weekly and It's Replaced My Mop Mar 26, 2026 [Kenmore AquaLite Wet Dry Vac Review: I've Been Using It Weekly and It's Replaced My Mop](https://www.mantripping.com/stuff/kenmore-aqualite-wet-dry-vac-review-ive-been-using-it-weekly-and-its-replaced-my-mop.html) ### Related Articles #### Bear Fight Whiskey Flips the Script by Finishing Bourbon in Tequila Barrels [Bear Fight Whiskey Flips the Script by Finishing Bourbon in Tequila Barrels](https://www.mantripping.com/food-and-drink/bear-fight-whiskey-finishes-bourbon-in-tequila-barrels-and-it-works.html) #### Three Dos Hombres Mezcal Cocktails Worth Making for Guys Night [Three Dos Hombres Mezcal Cocktails Worth Making for Guys Night](https://www.mantripping.com/food-and-drink/three-dos-hombres-mezcal-cocktails-worth-making-for-guys-night.html) #### Crown Royal Cocktails That Remind You the Core Lineup Deserves More Attention [Crown Royal Cocktails That Remind You the Core Lineup Deserves More Attention](https://www.mantripping.com/stuff/crown-royal-cocktails-core-lineup.html) #### Three Spicy Cocktails to Shake Up National Cocktail Day [Three Spicy Cocktails to Shake Up National Cocktail Day](https://www.mantripping.com/food-and-drink/three-spicy-cocktails-to-shake-up-national-cocktail-day.html) #### Easy Smirnoff Cocktails for Summer Grilling and Guys Night [Easy Smirnoff Cocktails for Summer Grilling and Guys Night](https://www.mantripping.com/food-and-drink/smirnoff-mule-lemonade-summer-grilling-cocktails.html) - [**](https://www.mantripping.com/search.html) - [**](https://www.mantripping.com/sitemap.html?view=html&id=1) - [** Polls](https://www.mantripping.com/polls.html) - [Community Login](https://www.mantripping.com/registration/login.html) - [Brand Engagement Newsletter](https://www.mantripping.com/pr-ops-newsletter.html) - [Links](https://www.mantripping.com/links.html) - [Pitch Portal](https://www.mantripping.com/pitch.html) - [Men's Travel Survey](https://www.mantripping.com/the-mantripping-guys-trip-report-spring-2026.html) --- ### Need help planning? **Heather** is a cruise and travel specialist at mantripping.com with over 15 years of experience in personalized trip planning. 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