Craft the perfect Whiskey Cocktail
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.


Classic whiskey cocktails
Timeless recipes that never age.


Ingredients
- 2 oz James E. Pepper 1776 Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 8-10 mint leaves
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ginger beer (to top)
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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.
- 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
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caramel
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vanilla
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sweet

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orange zest
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marmalade
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blossom

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roasted coffee beans
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dark chocolate
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caramel

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cherry
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sweet
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grassy

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sugar
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peach
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sweet fruit

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orange
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fragrant
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agave

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almond
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apricot
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caramel

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orange
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citrus
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vanilla


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.
- 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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anise
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cherry
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floral

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lemon
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tea
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honey

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floral
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orange
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cinnamon

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spicy
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bitter
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sweet

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herbs
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floral
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spicy

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herbs
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sweet
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honey

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fruit
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floral
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herbs

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herbal
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peaty
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sweet

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eucalyptus
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tobacco
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grassy

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fruit
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vegetal
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bitter


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.
- 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)

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.
- 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

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.


Ingredients
- 2 parts Jameson Triple Triple
- ¾ parts freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ parts simple syrup
- Mint leaves
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Nikka Days Blended Whisky
- 4 oz chilled soda water
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Tullamore D.E.W. Original Irish Whiskey
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Ginger beer (to top)
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Blade and Bow
- 2.5 oz peach iced tea
- 2 oz natural lemonade
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Bold & boozy cocktails
Shake up your night with drinks that pack a punch!


Ingredients
- 1¼ oz Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond
- 1 oz Campari
- 3/4 oz sweet Vermouth
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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
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Laphroaig 10 Year Old
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
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Bottled cocktails
Kickstart any gathering in seconds.


This bottled Old Fashioned features a palate-liberating blend of American rye whiskeys, Caribbean rum, organic ginger, and custom bitters.


A revolutionary ready-to-drink Irish-American Manhattan blends three rye whiskeys, two Irish whiskeys, bitters, and cherry juice.


A Kentucky Derby classic, now ready to gallop from the bottle to your glass in record time.


The classic Speysider, now in a bottled Old Fashioned with the proprietary Twist and Mix technology for ultimate freshness.


Made with the flagship Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Peychaud’s Bitters, this spicy-sweet bottled cocktail offers great drinkability.


Enjoy a perfectly pre-mixed Bulleit Manhattan with sweet Vermouth, bitters, and straight rye whiskey for a clean, satiny, and woody taste.


A premium cocktail made with their house bourbon and rye whiskeys, matured in used rye barrels for added depth and complexity.


A sweet and sophisticated cocktail made with Basil Hayden® Dark Rye Whiskey, fruity, sweet vermouth, and the acidity of bitters.