Which two common cocktails utilize bourbon as a primary ingredient?

The Old Fashioned and Mint Julep are both classic cocktails that prominently feature bourbon.

The Old Fashioned is a timeless drink that combines bourbon with sugar, bitters, and a twist of citrus rind. It emphasizes the qualities of bourbon, allowing its rich flavors to shine through with the subtle sweetness and the aromatic touch of bitters.

Similarly, the Mint Julep, often associated with Southern culture and particularly the Kentucky Derby, incorporates bourbon, mint, sugar, and crushed ice. The refreshing mint flavor complements the bourbon, making it the focal ingredient of this cocktail, celebrated for its smoothness and cooling effect.

The other options do not primarily feature bourbon. Long Island Iced Tea includes a mix of various spirits, primarily vodka and gin. The Margarita is tequila-based. The Mai Tai uses rum at its core, and both the Moscow Mule and Daiquiri rely on vodka and rum, respectively. Thus, these alternatives do not represent cocktails where bourbon is the key ingredient.