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.