Recently, I read an article on liquor.com in which the author mentioned that she tried and liked bourbon mixed with root beer. At first, I was aghast about that combo. When she mentioned that bartenders at some noted bars (e.g., lead bartender at the Venetian Hotel is Las Vegas, among others) I thought I would try it. It surprised me. It gives the bourbon an interesting twist to it. I mixed 2 ounces of Wild Turkey 101 with A&W Root Beer.