Source: Xanthius, AdobeStockWhiskey is one of the best bases for any strong cocktail. Its bright and expressive taste, distinct aroma – simply a perfect choice when you crave something special. We're sharing 20 excellent whiskey cocktail recipes!
1. Boulevardier
Source: drink-drink.ruThe first thing that comes to mind when talking about whiskey.
You'll need: 40 ml bourbon, 30 ml Campari liqueur, 30 ml sweet vermouth, ice, orange peel twist.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Pour in all ingredients, gently stir the cocktail, and garnish with an orange peel.
2. Old Fashioned
Source: attuale.ruGood old classic tastes great with various types of whiskey.
You'll need: 50 ml whiskey, 1 ml Angostura bitters, 1 brown sugar cube, ice, orange peel, cocktail cherry.
Preparation: Soak the sugar cube with Angostura, place it in a glass, and muddle. Add ice, pour in whiskey, and stir. Garnish the cocktail with orange peel and a cherry.
3. Manhattan
Source: punchdrink.comWe recommend garnishing it with a couple of cocktail cherries on a skewer.
You'll need: 50 ml rye whiskey, 20 ml sweet vermouth, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, ice.
Preparation: Pre-chill a glass. Mix the remaining ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into the chilled glass.
4. Whiskey and Coke
Source: pinterest.comIt's important to maintain the right proportions here for a truly delicious drink.
You'll need: 50 ml whiskey, 150 ml cola, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the whiskey, top with cola, and gently stir the cocktail.
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5. New Yorker
Source: pinterest.comGrenadine gives this cocktail a unique flavor.
You'll need: 50 ml Irish whiskey, 2 ml Angostura bitters, 25 ml grenadine, 30 ml lemon juice, ice, orange peel.
Preparation: Pour whiskey, Angostura, grenadine, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice. Shake the cocktail, strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with orange peel.
6. Whiskey Sour
Source: kaljaninfo.ruA relatively light option for a whiskey cocktail.
You'll need: 40 ml bourbon, 30 ml lemon juice, 1 quail egg white, 15 ml simple syrup, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Add a little more ice to a shaker and pour in all ingredients. Shake thoroughly and strain the cocktail into the glass.
7. Hot Toddy
Source: cultivatedbycaryn.comYou can add a different set of spices if desired.
You'll need: 50 ml whiskey, 3 tsp honey, 1 cinnamon stick, 200 ml boiling water, 2 cloves, 0.5 tsp lemon juice, 2 lemon slices.
Preparation: Mix whiskey with honey and divide into two glasses. Add spices, pour in boiling water, and a dash of lemon juice. Garnish the cocktails with lemon slices.
8. Penicillin
Source: whiskyadvocate.comA spicy and aromatic long drink with an extraordinary taste.
You'll need: 50 ml whiskey, 15 ml ginger syrup, 1 lemon, 10 g ginger, 1 egg white, ice.
Preparation: In a shaker, combine whiskey, ginger syrup, lemon juice, egg white, and ginger slices. Shake well, add a little ice, and shake again. Strain the cocktail into a glass with ice and garnish to your liking.
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9. Pineapple Whiskey Cocktail
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruWe recommend using pineapple juice, not syrup.
You'll need: 45 ml rye whiskey, 20 ml dry vermouth, 20 ml pineapple juice, ice.
Preparation: Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
10. Godfather
Source: pinterest.comThis cocktail recipe requires aromatic Amaretto liqueur.
You'll need: 50 ml Scotch whiskey, 25 ml Amaretto liqueur, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Pour in Amaretto and whiskey, and gently stir the cocktail.
11. Derby
Source: dzen.ruOne of the classic and earliest interpretations of this cocktail.
You'll need: 60 ml bourbon, 30 ml grapefruit juice, 15 ml honey syrup, ice.
Preparation: Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass and garnish to your taste.
12. Cherry Whiskey
Source: fotostrana.ruIt tastes especially good with fresh homemade juice.
You'll need: 50 ml whiskey, 130 ml cherry juice, 20 ml lemon juice, ice.
Preparation: Pour lemon juice and whiskey into a glass with ice. Add cherry juice, gently stir the cocktail, and garnish to your taste.
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13. Golden Sazerac
Source: tasty.coSometimes this cocktail is made with cognac, but whiskey is the classic choice.
You'll need: 40 ml Scotch whiskey, 10 ml absinthe, 1 ml bitters, 10 ml simple syrup, 20 ml green herbal liqueur, 1 ml Angostura bitters, orange peel.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice, pour in absinthe, leave for a couple of minutes, then remove the ice. Thoroughly shake the remaining ingredients in a shaker and strain the cocktail into the glass with the absinthe. Garnish with orange peel.
14. Mint Whiskey Cocktail
Source: gb5kirov.ruYou might know it as a Mint Julep.
You'll need: 60 ml bourbon, 10 ml simple syrup, 8 mint leaves, 2 ml Angostura bitters, 1 mint sprig, powdered sugar, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with crushed ice and add mint leaves. Pour in bourbon, simple syrup, and Angostura. Add more ice and stir the cocktail. Garnish with a mint sprig and powdered sugar.
15. Rusty Nail
Source: ok.ruThis recipe requires the spicy honey liqueur Drambuie, which gives it a special flavor.
You'll need: 50 ml whiskey, 25 ml Drambuie liqueur, ice, lemon peel.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice and pour in the liqueur, followed by the whiskey. Stir the cocktail and garnish with lemon peel.
16. Eggnog
Source: pinterest.comA warm, creamy cocktail with whiskey, eggs, and vanilla.
You'll need: 4 eggs, 500 ml milk, 250 ml 35% cream, 100 ml whiskey, 2 pinches nutmeg, 55 g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Preparation: Separate egg yolks and whites. Whisk yolks with sugar until fluffy. Mix milk, cream, vanilla, and nutmeg, bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add the yolks and quickly whisk the mixture. Heat it to about 70 degrees Celsius, stirring constantly. Whisk egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold them into the cocktail, pour into glasses, and garnish with nutmeg.
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17. Orange Whiskey Cocktail
Source: supersoda.ruFresh mint leaves are best for garnishing this drink.
You'll need: 50 ml whiskey, 20 ml simple syrup, 90 g orange, 40 g lemon, ice.
Preparation: Slice the orange and lemon into rounds, place them in a glass, and gently muddle. Add crushed ice and pour in simple syrup. Add whiskey, gently stir the cocktail, and add more ice if needed.
18. Highball
Source: alkoimperia.ruA retro cocktail that forms the basis of many modern drinks.
You'll need: 50 ml whiskey, 30 ml cherry syrup, 150 ml soda water, 50 g ice, mint and lemon.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice, pour in cherry syrup and whiskey. Add soda water, stir the cocktail, and garnish with lemon and mint.
19. Creamy Whiskey Cocktail
Source: pinterest.comThe richer the cream you use, the smoother the cocktail's taste will be.
You'll need: 50 ml whiskey, 10 ml simple syrup, 15 ml cream, 150 g vanilla ice cream, 80 g ice, 10 g chocolate.
Preparation: Fill a glass with crushed ice. Blend all other ingredients, except chocolate, in a blender. Pour into the glass and garnish the cocktail with grated chocolate.
20. Apple Whiskey
Source: drink-mixer.comOne of the most famous and successful combinations!
You'll need: 50 ml Irish whiskey, 150 ml apple juice, 1 cinnamon stick, 30 g apple, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Pour in whiskey and apple juice, and stir. Garnish the cocktail with cinnamon and apple slices.