Whiskey Cocktails

An Old Fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and water, adding whiskey or, less commonly, brandy, and garnishing with orange slice or zest and a cocktail cherry.

A Manhattan is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. It is commonly garnished with a Maraschino cherry.

A whiskey sour is a mixed drink containing whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, and optionally, a dash of egg white.

A mint julep is a mixed alcoholic drink, or cocktail, consisting primarily of bourbon, fresh mint, water, and sugar.

The Sazerac is a local variation of a cognac or whiskey cocktail, named for the Sazerac de Forge et Fils brand of cognac that was its original main ingredient.

A Boulevardier is a cocktail made with bourbon or rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Campari. It is similar to a Negroni but with whiskey instead of gin.

The Paper Plane is a modern classic cocktail made with equal parts bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice.

Irish coffee is a cocktail consisting of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar, stirred, and topped with cream.

A Hot Toddy is a warm cocktail made with whiskey, honey, lemon juice, and hot water. It is traditionally consumed to soothe a cold or sore throat.

A Rob Roy is a cocktail made with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters. It is essentially a Manhattan made with Scotch.

A Rusty Nail is a cocktail made by mixing Scotch whisky with Drambuie, a Scotch whisky liqueur.

The Godfather is a cocktail composed of Scotch whisky and amaretto. It is a simple two-ingredient drink served on the rocks.

A New York Sour is a whiskey sour with a red wine float. It is made with whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a float of dry red wine.

The Gold Rush is a modern classic cocktail made with bourbon, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice. It was created at Milk & Honey in New York City.

The Penicillin is a modern classic cocktail made with blended Scotch, lemon juice, honey-ginger syrup, and Islay single malt Scotch. It was invented by Sam Ross at Milk & Honey in New York City.

The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and bitters.

Blood and Sand is a classic cocktail made with Scotch whisky, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, and orange juice.

A variation on the classic Manhattan substituting Averna amaro for sweet vermouth, creating a richer, more herbal drink.

A bourbon cocktail featuring muddled lemon and fresh mint, a relative of the Mint Julep.

A simple and refreshing drink made with Japanese whisky and soda water, served in a tall glass.

A Manhattan variation made with dry vermouth instead of sweet vermouth, creating a crisper cocktail.

A Mule variation made with Irish whiskey and ginger beer, with a hint of lime.

A summery cocktail made by smashing fresh peaches with bourbon, lemon juice, and mint.

A classic simple drink of Scotch whisky topped with soda water.

A simple two-ingredient cocktail of whiskey and ginger ale.

A variation of the Tom Collins using bourbon instead of gin, making it richer and more warming.

A classic flip cocktail made with bourbon, whole egg, and simple syrup, served in a coupe glass.

A refreshing summer cocktail combining bourbon with muddled seasonal fruits and fresh mint.

A warming twist on the classic Whiskey Sour, sweetened with maple syrup instead of simple syrup.

A refreshing and easy summer drink made with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, topped with lemonade.

A refreshing cocktail made with bourbon, honey syrup, lemon juice, and a dash of cayenne pepper.

A whiskey sour variant with egg white for a silky foam, garnished with bitters.

A whiskey sour variant with egg white for a silky foam, garnished with bitters.

A spicy warming cocktail combining ginger liqueur, bourbon, and lemon juice.

A bold, spirit-forward cocktail inspired by Winston Churchill's legendary love of Scotch whisky. It combines Scotch, sweet vermouth, Cointreau, and a splash of lime for a sophisticated sipper.

A classic Scotch cocktail named after the Scottish poet, combining Scotch with sweet vermouth and Bénédictine for a complex, spirit-forward drink.

A Prohibition-era Hollywood cocktail combining bourbon, fresh grapefruit juice, and honey syrup for a perfectly balanced drink.

A bold, coffee-forward twist on the classic Old Fashioned, using coffee liqueur alongside bourbon and bitters.

An autumnal twist on the Old Fashioned using fig-infused syrup and bourbon for a rich, earthy, and slightly sweet cocktail.

A Scotch-based sour with honey syrup and fresh lemon juice, offering a smoky, sweet, and tart combination.

A bold and sweet bourbon cocktail with honey syrup, ginger liqueur, and lemon juice for a warming, complex drink.

A simple, spicy Midwestern whiskey cocktail made with rye or bourbon, ginger beer, and a squeeze of lemon, similar to a Moscow Mule.

A Southern variation of the Moscow Mule substituting bourbon for vodka, offering a richer, caramel-forward take on the classic mule.

A pre-Prohibition bourbon cocktail featuring allspice dram (pimento dram) and lime juice for a warming, spiced, and tropical flavor profile.

A Manhattan variation created by Audrey Saunders using rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Cynar for a bittersweet, complex stirred cocktail.

A seasonal take on the Old Fashioned replacing simple syrup with pure maple syrup for a rich, caramel-forward sweetness.

A New Orleans brunch classic combining bourbon or brandy with milk, simple syrup, and vanilla for a creamy, comforting cocktail.

A whiskey-based mule made with Tennessee or Irish whiskey, ginger beer, and lime, offering a smoother, fuller-bodied variation.

A Prohibition-era cousin to the Boulevardier, made with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and Campari for a drier, more bitter profile.

A dessert-inspired bourbon cocktail with peach schnapps, vanilla, cinnamon, and cream that tastes just like the classic Southern dessert.

A modern Manhattan variation from Brooklyn's Milk & Honey, combining rye whiskey with Punt e Mes and maraschino liqueur.

A theatrical cocktail that adds smoky drama to the classic Old Fashioned by smoking the glass with wood chips before adding the drink.

A colonial American drink combining whiskey or rum with hard apple cider — simple, warming, and historically significant.

A smooth, dessert-like twist on the classic bourbon sour with vanilla syrup adding warmth and sweetness.

A rye whiskey cocktail in the Manhattan family, with dry vermouth, maraschino, and Amer Picon for a complex bitter edge.

A potent rye sour with a frothy egg white, brightened by lemon and given a mysterious edge with absinthe.

A rye-based pre-Prohibition cocktail with sweet vermouth, absinthe, and bitters — bold and full-flavored.

A Prohibition-era cocktail named after the famous New York hotel, blending rye with dry vermouth and pineapple juice.

A modern equal-parts classic pairing rye, green Chartreuse, maraschino, and lemon juice in perfect balance.

A Brooklyn neighborhood riff on the Manhattan, blending rye with yellow Chartreuse and sweet vermouth.

A rye-based classic with sweet vermouth, Amer Picon, and orange bitters — bitter, complex, and beautifully balanced.

A simple, elegant rye cocktail elevated by Bénédictine and Angostura bitters — smooth and quietly complex.

A luxurious Prohibition-era cocktail blending rye, sloe gin, orange curaçao, grenadine, and egg white.

A cozy autumn sour blending bourbon, fresh apple juice, lemon, and warming spices with a frothy egg white.

A vibrant whiskey sour variation loaded with fresh blackberry puree and a foamy egg white crown.

An aromatic, spiced Old Fashioned with bourbon, cardamom bitters, and a hint of orange — warmly exotic.

A dramatic Manhattan served in a smoke-filled glass, adding a campfire depth to the classic rye and vermouth pairing.

A rich autumn sour with bourbon, fresh fig puree, lemon juice, and a silky egg white foam.

A popular sweet and sour shooter blending Crown Royal, apple schnapps, and cranberry juice.

A festive holiday Old Fashioned with bourbon, gingerbread syrup, and aromatic bitters — warm and spiced.

An Old Fashioned-style cocktail with bourbon, maraschino liqueur, and both Angostura and orange bitters.

A reviving Scotch whisky fizz with egg white, lemon, and absinthe — traditionally served as a morning eye-opener.

A southern bourbon cocktail with Bénédictine and a mint garnish — smooth, herbal, and subtly sweet.

A smooth Southern twist on the mule with bourbon instead of vodka, ginger beer, and a squeeze of lemon.

A bright, fruity sour with bourbon, fresh sour cherry juice, lemon, and a silky egg white foam.

A warming seasonal sour pairing rye whiskey with pear nectar, lemon, and cinnamon syrup.

A Cairo classic born during WWII — bourbon, gin, lime juice, ginger beer, and bitters for a refreshing restorative.

A stirred Canadian whisky cocktail with Fernet-Branca, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters — brooding and herbal.

A New Orleans classic with rye, Bénédictine, sweet vermouth, and Peychaud's bitters — complex and aromatic.

A gilded 19th-century cocktail — rye or bourbon with curaçao, simple syrup, and bitters, shaken not stirred.

A dramatic flaming cocktail invented by Jerry Thomas — Scotch whisky ignited and streamed between two mugs.

A simple and elegant highball of bourbon or rye split between ginger ale and soda water.

A whiskey sour variation with rye, grenadine, fresh lemon, and a float of red wine for drama.

An Edwardian highball of Scotch whisky, ginger beer, and fresh lime — the original Scottish mule.

A smoky, lush sour with Scotch, fresh lemon juice, and egg white — complex and surprisingly silky.

A boozy twist on the Prohibition-era classic using rye whiskey instead of gin with honey and lemon.

A Victorian-era cooler of bourbon, sugar, and citrus over crushed ice — garnished with abundant fresh fruit.

A luxurious winter drink of rich dark hot chocolate spiked with bourbon and a hint of cayenne.

A dry, refreshing highball of bourbon or rye with fresh lime juice and soda water — no sweetener.

The quintessential holiday classic — rich egg custard, milk, cream, bourbon, and rum with warm spices.

A Southern twist on the gin fizz — bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and soda water.

A sunny, sweet-tart cocktail with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and golden honey syrup.