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# Elijah Craig Innovates the 1800's Bourbon & Branch
- URL: https://bevnews.net/elijah-craig-innovates-the-1800s-bourbon-branch/
- Published: 2026-06-05T02:53:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-05T02:56:35.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: Recipes

Bourbon & Branch was my Mother's favorite drink. "Branch," of course, was plain water. Elijah Craig is promoting a cocktail it's calling "Branch Water." It sounds like an RtD, and maybe it should be, but it's a do-it-yourself blend of bourbon, water, a squeeze of grapefruit and a bit of cucumber bitters. Here's the receipe, developed by Lynn House, portfolio mixologist: 

**Elijah Craig Branch Water**

**Ingredients:**

- 1.5oz Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
- 1oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (or a fresh-squeezed citrus of choice)
- 4oz spring water (limestone-filtered or other; avoid tap or distilled)
- 5 dashes of cucumber bitters
- Garnish: citrus peel

**Method:** Build the cocktail in a rocks glass, adding all ingredients and topping with ice. Stir, garnish with a citrus peel and enjoy!

Branch Water is part of [**Elijah Craig’s Clean Cocktails**](http://elijahcraig.com/clean-cocktails.php?ref=bevnews.net), a series of simple, light and fresh recipes made for those who prioritize quality ingredients.