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Learn to mix like a pro! From timeless classics to modern twists, we’ve got the most popular recipes, mixers, and tips to craft your perfect whiskey cocktail.

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Champions of American Whiskey

Classic whiskey cocktails

Timeless recipes that never age.

1776 Manhattan James E. Pepper 1776 100 Proof Rye Whiskey
1776 Manhattan
Time 3-4 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Martini

Ingredients

  • 2 oz James E. Pepper 1776 Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: Maraschino cherry

Mix bourbon, Vermouth, and bitters with ice in a glass. Strain it into a chilled martini glass and top it off with a maraschino cherry.

Feel free to tweak the amount of sweet Vermouth to match your sweetness preference. If you’re after a dry Manhattan, just swap it for dry Vermouth instead.
James E. Pepper 1776 100 Proof Rye Whiskey
$27.90
Mint Julep Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey
Mint Julep
Time 4 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Julep

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • 8-10 mint leaves
Garnish: mint sprig

Muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup in a Julep cup or copper mug. Add the bourbon and fill the glass to the top with crushed ice. Stir it until the outside of the cup looks frosty. Add crushed ice on top to form a dome, then finish with a sprig of mint.

Give the mint sprig a quick slap on the back of your hand before using it as a garnish—this helps release the oils and makes it smell extra minty.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey
$47.70
Kentucky Mule Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky Mule
Time 3 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Copper Mug

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Ginger beer (to top)
Garnish: mint sprig

Pour the bourbon and lime juice into a copper mug or highball glass. Add plenty of ice, then top it off with ginger beer. Finish it with a sprig of mint for garnish.

Ginger beer brings a bold, spicy kick that pairs perfectly with bourbon, while ginger ale offers a softer, sweeter flavor for a lighter twist. Choose based on your mood!
Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
$36.99

Balance in whiskey cocktails

A great cocktail is all about balancing sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and aromatics. Here's how to get it right.

Balances sour and bitter flavors, adding depth and richness.

Sources for Sweetness
  • Syrups: Simple syrup, honey syrup, agave nectar, maple syrup, grenadine
  • Liqueurs: Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Amaretto, Chambord, St-Germain
  • Fruits: Muddled berries, pineapple juice, mango puree
  • Other: Sweet vermouth, fortified wines (e.g., sherry, port), coconut cream
Sweet mixers View all
  • caramel caramel
  • vanilla vanilla
  • sweet sweet
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur
The aroma is sweet with tons of vanilla and caramel.
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  • orange zest orange zest
  • marmalade marmalade
  • blossom blossom
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur
The aroma is filled with notes of flamed orange zest and marmalade.
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  • roasted coffee beans roasted coffee beans
  • dark chocolate dark chocolate
  • caramel caramel
Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
Inviting aromas of freshly roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate and espresso
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  • cherry cherry
  • sweet sweet
  • grassy grassy
Luxardo Maraschino Originale
Luxardo Maraschino Originale
The aroma of sweet and bitter cherries and fresh grasses is all that there is.
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  • sugar sugar
  • peach peach
  • sweet fruit sweet fruit
Prichard's Bourbon Liqueur Sweet Lucy
Prichard's Bourbon Liqueur Sweet Lucy
The aroma is packed with orange zest, peach, baking spices, and Bourbon.
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  • orange orange
  • fragrant fragrant
  • agave agave
Agavero Tequila Liqueur
Agavero Tequila Liqueur
Chamomile and anise, oak and wet sage.
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  • almond almond
  • apricot apricot
  • caramel caramel
Di Amore Amaretto Liqueur
Di Amore Amaretto Liqueur
Generous aromas of almond, caramel, and toasted apricot
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  • orange orange
  • citrus citrus
  • vanilla vanilla
Jim Beam Orange Liqueur
Jim Beam Orange Liqueur
Inviting aromas of sweet orange zest complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and oak
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Pro tip Pro Tip

Cocktail too strong or sharp? Add sweetness to balance it out. Maple syrup complements bourbon, honey syrup enhances rye.

How much sweetness? Start small and taste as you go. Whiskey’s sweetness often requires less added sugar than other spirits.

Adds complexity and ties flavors together, balancing sweetness.

Sources for Bitterness
  • Cocktail bitters: Angostura, Peychaud’s, orange bitters, chocolate bitters
  • Amaro: Campari, Aperol, Fernet-Branca, Cynar
  • Herbal liqueurs: Chartreuse, Benedictine, Jägermeister
  • Other: Coffee, cacao nibs, hops-infused syrups
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  • bitter bitter
  • herbs herbs
  • sweet sweet
Montenegro Amaro Italiano Bitter
Montenegro Amaro Italiano Bitter
Fresh and slightly sweet
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  • anise anise
  • cherry cherry
  • floral floral
Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktail Bitters
Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktail Bitters
Aromatic and herbal, with sweet anise, a whisper of cherry, and subtle floral undertones.
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  • lemon lemon
  • tea tea
  • honey honey
The Bitter Truth Lemon Bitters
The Bitter Truth Lemon Bitters
Fresh lemons leading the dance with coriander and cardamom
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Amaro View all
  • liquorice liquorice
  • juniper juniper
  • orange orange
Averna Amaro
Averna Amaro
Liquorice, orange, myrtle
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  • floral floral
  • citrus citrus
  • liquorice liquorice
Nardini Amaro
Nardini Amaro
Floral and citrus-forward.
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  • herbs herbs
  • smooth smooth
  • fruit fruit
Stambecco Maraschino Cherry Amaro
Stambecco Maraschino Cherry Amaro
Pleasantly herbal.
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  • herbs herbs
  • fresh fresh
  • citrus citrus
Amaro Lucano
Amaro Lucano
Herbal and fresh
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  • floral floral
  • orange orange
  • cinnamon cinnamon
Sagamore Spirit Amaro Herbal Liqueur
Sagamore Spirit Amaro Herbal Liqueur
Complex floral nose
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  • spicy spicy
  • bitter bitter
  • sweet sweet
Fernet-Branca Liqueur
Fernet-Branca Liqueur
Strong peppermint and spicy liquorice
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Herbal liqueurs View all
  • herbs herbs
  • floral floral
  • spicy spicy
Chartreuse Green Liqueur
Chartreuse Green Liqueur
The aroma is herbaceous and floral with hints of exotic spices.
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  • herbs herbs
  • sweet sweet
  • honey honey
Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur
Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur
Fresh and aromatic with spicy turmeric, zesty citrus, and cool anise notes.
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  • fruit fruit
  • floral floral
  • herbs herbs
Riga Black Balsam Original
Riga Black Balsam Original
The fragrance is deeply complex with layer upon layer of fruits, florals, and herbals over an earthy sweetness.
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  • herbal herbal
  • peaty peaty
  • sweet sweet
Roots Mastic Diktamo Wild Herbs Liqueur
Roots Mastic Diktamo Wild Herbs Liqueur
A cerebral & layered taste combining harmonically herbal profusion with fruity subtleness. It gives a firm & gently bitter mouthfeel, mimicking the sense of a 'sweet velvet' texture.
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  • eucalyptus eucalyptus
  • tobacco tobacco
  • grassy grassy
Chartreuse 'Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse' Liqueur
Chartreuse 'Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse' Liqueur
Candied angelica, eucalyptus, liquorice, tobacco leaf, freshly cut grass and mint leaves with ginger cake, spruce needles and cracked black pepper spirit.
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  • fruit fruit
  • vegetal vegetal
  • bitter bitter
Suze Liqueur
Suze Liqueur
Intense and vegetal, with earthy gentian, fresh herbs, and soft fruity undertones.
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Pro tip Pro Tip

Cocktail too sweet? Add a few dashes of bitters for balance. Angostura for Old Fashioneds, orange bitters for Manhattans.

Want to enhance whiskey’s depth? Pair it with bitter liqueurs like amaro or Campari. Think of a Boulevardier’s bold, bittersweet flavor.

Adds brightness and contrast, cutting through sweetness and richness.

Sources for Acidity
  • Citrus juices: Lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit
  • Vinegar-based shrubs: Apple cider vinegar shrub, berry shrub
  • Fruits: Tart cherries, green apple, passionfruit
  • Other: Tamarind paste, yogurt (for creamy sours)
Pro tip Pro Tip

Whiskey very rich? Use lemon or orange juice to balance it and brighten the drink. Think of a lemon’s role in a Whiskey Sour.

Too much acidity? Use grapefruit juice or a vinegar-based shrub to add complexity without masking the whiskey’s flavor.

Enhances the sensory experience through smell and visual appeal.

Sources for Aromatics
  • Garnishes: Citrus peels (lemon, orange, grapefruit), fresh herbs (mint, basil, rosemary), edible flowers
  • Infusions: Smoked rosemary, cinnamon sticks, vanilla pods
  • Mists: Absinthe spray, orange blossom water, rose water
  • Other: Grated nutmeg, star anise, dehydrated citrus wheels
Pro tip Pro Tip

Elevate the aroma! Express orange or lemon peel oils over the drink to enhance whiskey’s natural citrus and spice notes.

What garnish works best? Use warm aromatics like cinnamon, star anise, or smoked rosemary to complement whiskey’s rich, oaky flavors.

Light & refreshing cocktails

Perfect for sunny days and laid-back vibes.

Triple Triple Sour Jameson Triple Triple Irish Whiskey
Triple Triple Sour
Time 3-4 min
Difficulty Medium
Glass Tumbler

Ingredients

  • 2 parts Jameson Triple Triple
  • ¾ parts freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¾ parts simple syrup
  • Mint leaves
Garnish: mint sprig, lime wedge

Add Jameson Triple Triple, lemon juice, simple syrup to a shaker with some mint leaves and give it a good shake. Strain it over fresh ice into a tumbler. Top it off with a sprig of mint and/or a lime wedge.

Adjust the simple syrup to your taste—less for a tangier drink, more for a sweeter sip.
Jameson Triple Triple Irish Whiskey
$22.99
Whisky Highball Nikka Days Blended Whisky
Whisky Highball
Time 2 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Highball

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Nikka Days Blended Whisky
  • 4 oz chilled soda water
Garnish: lemon wheel

Pour the whiskey into a highball glass filled with ice, top it off with soda water, and give it a quick, gentle stir. Finish things off with a lemon wheel for garnish.

Use a chilled glass and cold soda water to keep your Highball crisp and refreshing. Go for large, clear ice cubes—they melt slower and stop your drink from watering down too fast.
Nikka Days Blended Whisky
$46.99
Irish Lemonade Tullamore D.E.W. Original Irish Whiskey
Irish Lemonade
Time 2-3 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Highball

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Tullamore D.E.W. Original Irish Whiskey
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Ginger beer (to top)
Garnish: lime wheel, mint sprig

Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for about 10 seconds until chilled. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the mix, top with ginger beer, stir gently, and garnish with mint and a lime wheel.

Don’t over-shake—10 seconds is enough to chill and mix without diluting. Use large, clear ice cubes to slow melting and keep your drink crisp.
Tullamore D.E.W. Original Irish Whiskey
$21.99
The Kentucky Caddie Blade & Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon
The Kentucky Caddie
Time 5 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Highball

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Blade and Bow
  • 2.5 oz peach iced tea
  • 2 oz natural lemonade
Garnish: fresh mint & lemon wheel

Fill a highball glass with ice and add all ingredients. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with fresh mint and a lemon wheel.

For an extra refreshing twist, lightly muddle the mint before adding the other ingredients. Using fresh-brewed iced tea will enhance the flavors.
Blade & Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon
$43.35

Bold & boozy cocktails

Shake up your night with drinks that pack a punch!

Heaven Hill’s Boulevardier Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Heaven Hill’s Boulevardier
Time 3 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Rocks

Ingredients

  • 1¼ oz Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 3/4 oz sweet Vermouth
Garnish: orange swath

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange swath.

Stir the cocktail with ice for about 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute it slightly without over-aerating.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
$46.99
New York Sour Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
New York Sour
Time 5 min
Difficulty Medium
Glass Rocks

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 ounce red wine

Combine whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Gently pour red wine over the back of a spoon to float on top.

Even in small amounts, good-quality red wine makes a difference in this recipe. Go for one at the “Reserva” level.
Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
$27.99
Smoky Old Fashioned Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Smoky Old Fashioned
Time 3 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Coupe

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Laphroaig 10 Year Old
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup 
Garnish: orange peel

Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Give it a good stir for about 40 seconds, then strain it into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Finish it off with an orange peel garnish.

Before garnishing your cocktail with an orange peel, gently express the oils by twisting the peel over the glass. Rub it around the rim too for an extra boost of citrusy aroma and flavor.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old
$58.99

Bottled cocktails

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