The Best Trails Paired With Cocktails From Yellowstone Bourbon
A Sustainable Partnership With Trans Canada Trail
Beyond its recreational appeal, Trans Canada Trail serves as a unifying force, connecting Canadians to nature and each other. With the support of donors and partners, the trail aims to foster community, collaboration and a sense of belonging nationwide.
In pursuit of this goal, Yellowstone Bourbon has proudly partnered with Trans Canada Trail. Yellowstone’s dedication to conservation in Canada aligns with their long-standing relationship with the National Parks Conservation Association in the United States. By bringing their values of sustainability and environmental stewardship to Canada, they aim to connect people with parks and nature across the country. Yellowstone’s $40,000 contribution to Trans Canada Trail will directly impact this mission through the continued building, maintenance and stewardship of the trail.
As an enthusiast of both bourbon and the outdoors, I was thrilled to learn about Yellowstone’s partnership with Trans Canada Trail. In celebration of this collaboration, my mom and I embarked on an adventure along a segment of the trail.
A Perfect Adventure
With the plan of hiking a portion of the trail and rewarding ourselves with a Yellowstone cocktail to follow, we made our way to the trailhead with smiles glued to our faces.
Our Trans Canada Trail journey began in Hamilton, Ontario, where we were greeted with an air of vibrancy: families with children laughing and exploring, avid cyclists whizzing past with determination, groups of runners sharing tropes of motivation and students using the trail as a route to and from school, their chatter echoing through the trees.
As we journeyed farther from the city, the sights and sounds of urban life gave way to the stillness of the forest—where trickling rivers meandered through lush groves, wildflowers danced in the breeze, and elusive wildlife darted through the underbrush.
In those quiet moments, the essence of Trans Canada Trail revealed itself. It’s more than just a pathway; it’s a community—a place where individuals from all walks of life come together to create lasting memories and embrace the spirit of the outdoors.
Cocktails to Cap off the Experience
After the adventure, we returned home for a thirst-quenching refreshment. With Yellowstone Bourbon, we crafted delicious cocktails to celebrate our hike.
Gathered with our family, each returning from their own outdoor escapades, we sat around the campfire and dove into the task of mixing ingredients and concocting the perfect cocktail.
Want to make your own outdoors-themed libations? Here are three easy campfire recipes created by Mike Brisebois, the voice behind @thewhiskyexplorer, accounting for limited supplies and ingredients while camping.
The Trailblazer Toddy
Warm with a zesty ginger kick
- 2 oz Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz Honey ginger syrup (mix equal parts honey, water, and crushed ginger, then simmer and cool)
- Hot water
- Lemon wheel and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat a mug by filling it with hot water, then discard the water.
- Add Yellowstone Select, fresh lemon juice, and honey ginger syrup to the mug.
- Top with hot water and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cinnamon stick.
The Explorer’s Twilight Tea
A soothing blend to enjoy as the sun dips below the horizon
- 2 oz Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 4 oz Brewed Black Tea (cooled)
- 1 oz Honey Syrup (equal parts honey and water, heated until honey dissolves, then cooled)
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- Lemon Wheel or Twist (for garnish)
- Ice
Instructions:
- Brew your black tea ahead of time and allow it to cool. This can even be done at your campsite.
- In a shaker, combine Yellowstone Select, cooled black tea, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
- Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Fill a mug or another durable cup with ice.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared cup.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist to add an aromatic flair.
Adventurer’s Campfire Mule
Perfect for refreshing evenings around the fire
- 2 oz Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- A dash of aromatic bitters
- Ice
- Lime wedge and roasted marshmallows for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a mule mug or highball glass with ice.
- Pour in Yellowstone Select and lime juice.
- Add a dash of Angostura bitters.
- Top with ginger beer and gently stir.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
Cheers to More Moments Spent Outside!
Whether enjoyed in the comfort of your backyard, at a secluded campsite or shared with friends around a crackling fire, these cocktails serve as a fitting conclusion to a day filled with adventure, connection and the simple joys of life along the trail. Here’s to the journey—the memories made, the paths explored and the special little moments that bring us all together.
This article was sponsored by Yellowstone Bourbon
Established in 1872, Yellowstone Bourbon was crafted to honor the sprawling wonder of America’s first national park. It’s what first inspired us to create approachably smooth whiskey for the benefit and enjoyment of the people, and why we still do it today.
In sharing our name with America’s first National Park, we want to do our part in ensuring this bond of park and bourbon runs deeper than name alone. We’re proud to partner with organizations across the globe who help conserve these special places.
