Best Whiskey Cocktails That You Should Try Once

The world’s most popular brown spirit ‘Whiskey’ is dominating the market because of the ever-increasing popularity of whiskey-based cocktails. Generally, whiskey is served neat or on the rocks but with the list of whiskey cocktails growing it has become an eclectic mix creating an all-around experience. Whiskey blends well with almost all mixers; hence many popular cocktails are made with whiskey. These best cocktails with whiskey showcase the versatility of this beverage which is vast and constantly expanding. Let’s take a look at some of the best whiskey cocktails that people have enjoyed for decades.

Six Amazing Whiskey Cocktails That You Will Fall In Love With, In Just One Sip!

Rob Roy

What You Need – Scotch whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino cherry

Created by a bartender at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan in the late 1800s, this drink was named after a Scottish hero named Rob Roy MacGregor. These classic whisky cocktails are made with Scotch whisky and the simplicity of this drink allows the whisky to shine through. Like any good spirit cocktail, the Rob Roy gives an opportunity to highlight what’s in the glass without hiding it. You can try out a lot of variations with this drink but you’re likely to keep coming back to the original. It’s that kind of a drink that you can have on a cold winter night, find a comfortable place and savour it slowly. An easy to make whisky cocktails that everyone should try at least once.

Mint Julep

What You Need – Bourbon, Fresh Mint, Sugar and Crushed Ice

The most refreshing whisky cocktails that you can have throughout the year are the Mint Julep also famous as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Mint Julep is like the cousin of Mojito that’s packed with full of ice. It’s very important to balance all the flavours – sweet, smoky, and herbal to make it bright and springy. Traditionally, mint juleps are served in silver or pewter cups, but now they come in tall derby glasses too. Since bourbon is the only liquid in the drink, you’ll want to use a high-quality bottle to make it a perfect drink to sip on a lazy afternoon. It comes in more varieties than only bourbon and mint, so shake up some to enjoy it whenever the mood strikes.

Old Fashioned

What You Need – Whiskey, Angostura Bitters, Sugar cubes, Water

Old Fashioned whiskey cocktails have been served since the mid-1800s and are widely considered as the holy grail of classic cocktails. This humble mixture of four ingredients is quite literally the cocktail that started it all. With the combination of flavours from sharp, sweet and a little bit light, this drink remains as popular today as it was years ago. The old fashioned drink was one of the simpler and earlier versions of cocktails that allow the flavours of the whiskey to shine. You can create endless variations which are super simple to make. This bold, dynamic drink is perfect during holidays, chilly evenings, or basically any time. Truly a cocktail made for whiskey lovers!

Manhattan

What You Need – Canadian Whiskey, Sweet Red Vermouth, Angostura Bitters

Manhattans is truly one of the easy whiskey cocktails to make with just three ingredients. Once you have selected these quality ingredients, you’ll be sipping a great Manhattan cocktail in no time. Manhattan is an ideal drink for any occasion and pairs well with a variety of foods. Countless variations of these whiskey cocktail recipes have appeared since inception. Surprisingly, this drink looks and tastes pretty much the same as it used to in the 19th century. These simple whisky cocktails have everything you need in a cocktail—richness, sweetness, complexity and bitters to balance everything out. A fantastic drink that’s served with a cherry and a twist of lemon can be enjoyed on a casual night with friends.

Lynchburg Lemonade

What You Need – Tennessee Whiskey, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water

Lynchburg lemonade is one of the most popular mixed drinks that are sure to steal your heart and soul with its amazing taste. This drink was named after the town in Tennessee that is home to the Jack Daniels distillery. This Jack Daniels-spiked lemonade is surprisingly smooth, prepared with an amazing combination of whiskey and lemon soda along with the sourness of lemon juice. There is something magical about this drink which has a smoky sweetness and tart citrus that creates the ultimate summer refreshment. This sweet lemonade cocktail is perfect for any lazy summer afternoon or a barbecue with family in your backyard.

The Godfather

What You Need – Scotch whisky, Amaretto, Cracked Ice

Traditionally, the Godfather is a duo mixed drink served on the rocks; with equal parts of Scotch and Amaretto, letting the spirits do all the hard work for you. Both of these two ingredients are alcoholic, and therefore it would be right to call this drink a little boozy. This just two ingredients cocktail is deliciously simple as it’s mixed directly in the glass. Each ingredient complements the other well, sweet and excessively strong at the same time. It balances the nutty sweetness of amaretto with the spicy finish of the whiskey. The godfather is an excellent happy hour cocktail and an after-dinner drink that goes wonderfully well with desserts.

These whisky cocktail recipes are sure to make your ordinary moments feel like special ones. Most of these drinks are built from similar ingredients simply by swapping specific types of whiskey to make an amazing cocktail. As the famous saying goes “Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whiskey cocktails are barely enough.” So what are you waiting for…..go mix your version and don’t forget to share your unique recipe with us?

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