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Sip to Remember with The Quiet Professional

This refined cockTail by Four Branches Bourbon honors those who sacrifice without recognition

By Editorial Staff1 min read
Sip to Remember with The Quiet Professional

Some cocktails are crafted to impress — others are crafted to remember. "The Quiet Professional" does both. Four Branches Bourbon is the only spirits brand founded by veterans of all four U.S. military branches, this refined sip honors those who serve in silence and sacrifice without recognition.

Built on the same values that shaped its founders — duty, faith, and quiet courage — this drink is a nod to the elite operatives and everyday patriots whose stories rarely make the headlines. Smooth, disciplined, and deeply intentional, it’s bourbon with purpose. A toast to America’s quiet warriors, and to savoring freedom one thoughtful sip at a time. Read their story here.

QUIET PROFESSIONAL

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Four Branches Bourbon – Founders Blend

1 oz Amaro

.25 oz Maple Syrup

2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Garnish: Lemon Peel & Luxardo Cherry

PREPARATION

Add ingredients to mixing glass 

Fill with ice and stir 

Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice

Express lemon peel 

Garnish with a Luxardo cherry

MEANING BEHIND THE COCKTAIL NAME

In the military context, “Quiet Professional” refers to individuals who conduct their duties with a high level of professionalism, skill, dedication and discretion, often referred to as operating in the shadows. A sophisticated take on the classic Old Fashioned, this cocktail was crafted by the talented Erika Elliot in Nashville, TN, especially for Four Branches. 

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