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.

Brown sugar mingles with a half-rye, half-Applejack backbone to shift the classic into a slightly darker place.

A year round favorite served warm or cold.

All the flavors of fall in a glass! Fireball® whiskey, vanilla vodka, and sparkling apple cider make this a very refreshing drink.

A simple Fall cocktail worthy of Scotty himself

A cocktail dating back to the early 1900s, popularized in the 'Official Mixer's Manual'.

Mules are traditionally served in a copper mug, a handsome vessel that keeps them delightfully frigid.

When you get right down to it, the Bourbon Old Fashioned is little more than a slug of whiskey, seasoned and sweetened.

An homage to the breakfast club movie, a drink that is slightly fancier than if you poured some bourbon into your leftover cereal milk.

Something magical happens to an iced coffee when you shake it with whiskey and maple syrup: You get a lovely, creamy head of foam on top — almost like a Guinness — that disguises the dark depths below (which contain enough caffeine to power any nocturnal superhero).

Cocktail featuring wine floated over whiskey.

The Burnt Caramel Manhattan is a sweet, decadent variation on the classic Manhattan.

Summer garden inspired cocktail!

Meet the best whiskey sour recipe—it’s full of bourbon and fresh lemon, sweetened with maple syrup and includes a hint of cinnamon.

A delicious Classic Whiskey Sour recipe from thekitchn.com

This is a new spin on an Old Fashioned. This recipe features Rye, black coffee, bitters, and was adapted from How To Drink's YouTube Channel.

Putting a festive spin on a classic cocktail!

One of our all-time favorite cocktail recipes, this whiskey cocktail is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

Created in the 1990s by Gary Regan this rich, sophisticated Single Malt Scotch-based drink has a wonderful zing of spice from the Ginger Liqueur.

A classic Old-Fashioned tailored to Fall.

A sweet citrusy cocktail, perfect for the start of autumn.

The beauty of The Marriage of Figaro cocktail is the use of fig-infused bourbon. It is spectacular, and a natural flavor pairing that you'll find fascinating. It's definitely a homemade infusion, but while you have it, think of using it to spice up other favorite whiskey cocktails, such as the Manhattan, for a unique twist.

A spicy cinnamon whiskey shot that's easy and always a party hit.

A very fun and popular drink from an engineering university in Toronto, Canada. Great for parties and after a tough exam.

A strong equal-parts shot made with four different spirits.

A whiskey sour with a spicy kick from the ginger

Amazing fall drink that, best served warm.

An Irish Car Bomb, Irish Slammer, Irish Bomb Shot, or Dublin Drop is a cocktail made by dropping a bomb shot of Irish cream and whiskey into a glass of stout.

A simple yet refreshing whiskey drink that is a Happy Hour staple.

The Lafayette is an embellishment of the “Perfect Manhattan” (sometimes called “Medium Manhattan”), which is a Manhattan with half the sweet Italian vermouth replaced with dry French vermouth.

A cocktail and long drink made with, among other ingredients, Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey. It is named after Lynchburg, Tennessee, home of the Jack Daniel's distillery.

The slightly smoky sweetness of maple syrup pairs perfectly with oaky bourbon in this quintessential autumn cocktail.

Citrusy coffee cocktail.

The perfect, refreshing whiskey drink for a summer day.

Enjoy a Cocktail of Whiskey mixed with pear and vodka.

A two-part shooter: whiskey followed by a pickle juice chaser.

This beautiful Halloween cocktail mixes up cinnamon, rum, and pumpkin flavors, and is guaranteed to put some smiles on all of your ghoulish faces.

Red Stag bourbon meets cherry syrup and a bubbly splash of 7 Up in this festive drink.

A golden classic. Don't like whiskey? Replace it with brown rum or brandy!

Similar to a Mudslide, lighter than Eggnog - this drink is a great alternative to either on those chilly autumn evenings.

The Rye Tai is a riff on (you guessed it!) the classic Mai Tai, with rye whiskey in place of rum and pineapple lengthening the drink in place of the usual curaçao. It’s the creation of Nick Brown at NYC’s The Spaniard.

A drink for drinking alone in your apartment when quarantined.

Scotch and Soda is a mixed drink consisting of scotch and soda/sparkling water. Note there is no fixed ratio of the ingredients and there can be served with or without ice.

Also known as a "Saskatoon Berry Sour", this sweet whiskey sour is perfect to beat the summer heat.

A perfect introduction to what a truly great sour drink can be.

The ideal blend of bourbon, elderflower, and ginger beer! A spooky drink for Halloween.

A no-mix classic: straight whiskey served as a simple shot.

The Flaming Homer, also known as the Flaming Moe, is a cocktail drink, accidentally invented by Homer, and stolen by Moe. The Simpsons S3E10

A popular bomb-style shot with whiskey and peach schnapps dropped into an energy drink.

This drink is a combination of Tennessee Whiskey, Chambord Liqueur and Freshly squeezed lime juice plus a top-up lemonade.

A hot toddy is the perfect drink for cold winter nights. Add a Werther's candy to your next cup for an extra caramel flavor. It's the perfect addition and makes the drink even better to cuddle up with.

Slight twist on your traditional boulevardier.

Simple to make Whiskey sour. Commonly served at Vegas casinos when gambling.

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