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Whisk[e]y Cocktails.
Exploring the world of Whisk[e]y based cocktails can be a great way to discover and enjoy new drinks.
Bourbon and Cider.
Also known as Steelers Cider Warm Punch. Originally crafted as a punch by Maker’s Mark for the Steelers 2011 play for the title in Super Bowl XLV. This simple punch is a play on a Hot Toddy and works well with fresh apple cider. This recipe is punch sized, but the ratio is basically 5:1 apple cider to bourbon. Combine bourbon and cider in a medium saucepan. Add lemon, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon sticks. Heat over medium heat until the surface almost begins to bubble. Pour into an Irish Coffee Mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
8 ounces Bourbon.
32 ounces apple cider.
6 cloves
1 lemon thinly sliced.
½ teaspoon ground allspice.
2 cinnamon sticks
Garnish with Cinnamon stick.
The Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Cocktail.
Yes, these three things often work well with each other but all in the same glass? Who knew such a cocktail would be so thirst quenching and satisfying? The creation of this cocktail belongs to Tom Fischer and Steven Dennison and was designed for the annual Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue Festivals held in various U.S cities. An unusual drink that I would suggest trying at least once, I know I did enjoy the mesh of flavours. With an added step of making the BBQ water this cocktail takes a little forethought. For the BBQ water take equal parts of BBQ sauce and boiling hot water and mix them well, refrigerate until needed. I suggest using a good quality BBQ sauce to ensure you have better flavour. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the bourbon, liqueur, orange juice and 3 ounces of the beer shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Pour some beer into a cocktail shaker and shake until foamy. Spoon the beer foam on the top of the cocktail and garnish with an orange or lemon twist.
1 ½ ounce Bourbon Whiskey.
1 ounce Honey Whiskey Liqueur.
1 ounce BBQ water.
¾ ounce fresh squeezed orange juice.
3 ounces Hefeweizen beer.
Garnish Orange or Lemon twist.
Belmont Jewel.
Inspired by the Triple Crown race the Belmont Jewel is the official drink for the Belmont Stakes. Simple and refreshing this bourbon cocktail mixes bourbon with lemonade and pomegranate. Perfect for parties or mixing up in bulk for a refreshing punch. Cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake vigorously and strain over ice in a double old fashion glass, garnish with a lemon wedge.
1 ½ ounces Bourbon Whiskey.
2 ounces lemonade.
1 ounce pomegranate juice.
Garnish with a lemon wedge.
The Blind Pilot.
This cocktail adds a sweet herbal spice to your classic Manhattan. Bringing together the combination of Galliano and whisky this cocktail is perfect for shaking up your whisky routine. This cocktail benefits from the extra sweetness that bourbon has compared to other whiskies but leaves room to experiment. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
1 ounce whisky (bourbon).
1 ounce sweet vermouth.
1 ounce Galliano Liqueur.
Apple Sour Whisky Cocktail.
Styled after the classic whisky sour, this apple sour adds a fruity twist on an old favourite. This whisky cocktail brings a different flavour profile for whisky drinkers and a pleasant change of pace for apple martini drinkers. The important part of this cocktail is to make sure to use quality apple juice so that you can enjoy actual apple flavour and not some syrupy-sweet imitation. Balancing the apple and sour flavours in a delicious sipper. Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice. Garnish with thinly sliced apple.
1 ½ ounces whisky.
¾ ounce triple sec.
1 ¼ ounces apple juice.
¼ ounce lemon juice.
2 dashes orange bitters.
Garnish with thin slices of apple.
Liquid Bourbon Ball.
Some consider this drink a spin on the Manhattan, The Liquid Bourbon Ball is a great dessert drink that takes the sophistication of bourbon and adds a dry, smooth chocolate hazelnut profile that hints to a slightly indulgent drink. Add the bourbon and liqueurs into a glass filled with ice and stir well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with chocolate shavings.
2 ounces bourbon whiskey.
1 ounce white crème de cacao liqueur.
¼ ounce hazelnut liqueur.
Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Easy Bourbon Tea.
What is better than sweet tea on those hot summer days? How about a spiked sweet tea? This Easy Bourbon Tea is a great option on a hot summer day. Grab your favourite tea blend and some bourbon. The magic with this cocktail is the addition of Limoncello as the sweetener. You can even scale this recipe up and mix it by the pitcher. In your glass of choice filled with ice add the bourbon and limoncello. Top with chilled iced tea. Garnish with lemon and serve.
1 ½ ounce bourbon whiskey.
½ ounce limoncello.
4 ounces iced tea (freshly brewed)
Garnish with lemon wheel or wedge.
The Bourbon Sidecar.
Generally, a brandy cocktail the use of bourbon adds a nice twist to the original recipe. The notes of vanilla, maple and oak from the bourbon play well with the flavours of the triple sec. The tricky part of the sidecar is making sure the sweet and sour notes are in balance. Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass. Some people enjoy rimming the glass with sugar to add a little more sweetness to the cocktail.
2 ounces bourbon whiskey.
1 ounce triple sec.
¾ ounce lemon juice.
Garnish with a lemon or orange twist. Sugar rimmed glass optional.
The Perfect Manhattan.
The Perfect Manhattan is a variation on the standard Manhattan and the perfect part refers to the use of equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice pour the whisky, sweet and dry vermouth, add a few dashes of bitters. Stir well for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
2 ounces Whisky.
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth.
1/2 ounce dry vermouth.
2 to 3 dashes of aromatic bitters.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Whiskey Smash.
This simple cocktail ties in a few great flavour profiles. Easily customized and open to many variations. Bourbon brings some great vanilla, oak, and toffee. Spearmint has a nice minty bite which mixed with the bourbon is a refreshing combination. Then with the added citrus and simple syrup turns it into a fantastic summer drink. Whether you are new to whisky cocktails or a veteran this drink will always please. In a cocktail shaker add the mint leaves and lemon, muddle thoroughly to release the juices and oils. Add simple syrup, whiskey, and fill shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a lowball glass and fill with crushed ice.
5 to 8 leaves of spearmint.
¼ lemon cut into 3 pieces.
1 ounce simple syrup.
2 ounces Bourbon whiskey.
Garnish with a mint sprig and slice of lemon.
Mint Julep.
This iconic bourbon cocktail is the drink of the Kentucky Derby. 4 ingredients coming together to create a balance of sweet, smoke, and herbal flavours in a frosty cold glass, or more traditionally a silver or pewter cup. Place the mint leaves and sugar cubes in the glass or cup. Muddle well without tearing the leaves. Add the bourbon. Top off with crushed ice and stir well until the cup is nice and frosty. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
4 to 5 mint sprigs, leaves only.
2 sugar cubes (or ½ ounce simple syrup.)
2 ½ ounces bourbon whiskey.
Garnish with a mint sprig.
Whisky Caesar.
Traditionally made with Vodka and known as Canada’s Cocktail The Caesar is quite the cocktail, hangover cure, breakfast of champions served at brunches everywhere. Rim a highball glass with a lime wedge and Caesar rimmer of choice, squeeze the lime wedge into glass. Add the whisky, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Add ice to ½ to 1/3 fill the glass. Top with Clamato. Give the drink a good sir to incorporate all the flavours. Garnish with lime wedge and celery stalk.
2 ounces Whisky.
4 ounces Clamato Original Cocktail.
2-3 dashes hot sauce.
4-5 dashes Worcestershire sauce.
1 lime wedge.
Garnish: Caesar rimmer, celery stalk and lime wedge.
The Boulevardier.
A sophisticated cocktail that is sometimes referred to as a Whisky Negroni. The vermouth and Campari make this cocktail a natural choice as an aperitif and has a subtle combination of flavour that makes for a pleasant cocktail. Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass or serve on the rocks in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange or lemon twist.
1 ½ ounce Bourbon Whiskey.
1 ounce sweet vermouth.
1 ounce Campari.
Garnish: orange or lemon twist.
The Sazerac.
Created in the 1800s in New Orleans. This simple cocktail is a neat way to dress up some Rye Whisky. Served in the Sazerac Coffee House. In a mixing glass, soak the sugar cube with bitters and muddle. Add the rye whisky and stir. Rinse the chilled rocks glass with absinthe by pouring a small amount into the glass, swirl it around and discard the liquid. Pour the whisky mixture into the absinthe-rinsed glass. Gently squeeze the lemon twist over the glass and hang it on the side of the glass.
1 cube of sugar.
3 dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters.
2 ounces Rye Whisky.
¼ ounce absinthe or anise liqueur (to rinse.)
Garnish: lemon twist.
Algonquin Cocktail.
Whisky with a tropical flair. Rye whisky, dry vermouth and pineapple juice create a light and refreshing cocktail to enjoy. The name of this cocktail comes from the Algonquin Hotel in New York City. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add all the ingredients, shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
1 ½ ounces Rye Whisky.
¾ ounce dry vermouth.
¾ ounce pineapple juice.
Garnish: lime twist.
Fancy Whisky Cocktail.
Whisky with a hint of fruit. The fancy whisky cocktail is an easy way to display your favourite whisky in an up-style drink. Depending on the whisky used this cocktail will change flavour profiles. Choose a Canadian whisky for a smooth Fancy, or a Scotch for a smoky Fancy even using bourbon whiskey can bring a different flavour to the Fancy. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake, strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange or lemon twist.
2 ounces Whisky of choice.
½ ounce superfine sugar.
½ ounce triple sec.
Dash of bitters.
Garnish: orange or lemon twist.
Lynchburg Lemonade.
The Jack Daniel’s Lynchburg Lemonade recipe takes a little bit more time and ingredients than just mixing lemonade and whisky in a glass but is totally worth it. Pour all ingredients into a tall glass with ice and garnish with a slice of lemon. A popular variation on this recipe is to use sour mix instead of lemon juice. This results in a slightly sweeter cocktail.
1 ½ ounce Tennessee whiskey. (Jack Daniels)
1 ounce triple sec.
1 ounce fresh lemon juice.
4 ounces lemon-lime soda.
Garnish: Lemon Slices.
Irish Coffee.
Four common ingredients bring together this outstanding cocktail. Smooth Irish Whiskey combined with black coffee slightly sweetened and topped with heavy cream is quite the delight. Add the black coffee, desired amount sugar and Irish whiskey to a heat proof glass and gently stir until the sugar is dissolved. Top with lightly whipped heavy cream and add a roasted coffee bean or two for looks. Sip through the cream and enjoy.
1 ½ ounces Irish Whiskey.
4 ounces black coffee.
1-2 teaspoons brown sugar (to taste)
1 ounce heavy cream (lightly whipped)
Garnish Coffee bean.
Whisky Cobbler.
An old-time favourite that packs more punch than any wine variations. With this cocktail there is a ton of variations that are possible. It can be made by the glass or in a punch bowl. Bring on the festive party cheer.
4 ounces of whisky.
1 ounce simple syrup.
Optional: Club Soda to fill.
Garnish: Orange, Lemon, Cherry (any seasonal fruit.)
The Pickle Back.
A modern sensation that has grabbed Whisky drinkers’ attention. Nothing more than a shot of Irish Whiskey followed by a shot of pickle juice. It is an odd combination that is surprisingly easy to drink.
1.5 ounce Irish Whiskey (or whisky of choice)
1.5 ounce pickle juice.
Garnish with a slice of pickle if desired.
John Collins
The John Collins is essentially a Whisky Sour served in a highball glass and topped up with club soda. In the highball glass over ice add everything but the club soda and stir well. Then top up with desired amount of club soda and garnish. If you want to look fancy while making the John Collins grab a cocktail shaker full of ice and add ingredients, shake well and strain into a chilled glass of fresh ice top up with club soda and garnish.
1 1/2 ounces of Whiskey (Bourbon).
1 ounce lemon juice.
½ ounce simple syrup (to taste).
2-3 ounces of club soda.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry, orange slice, or both.
Whisky Sour.
The Whisky Sour tart lemon sweet notes of whisky a touch of sweetness from the simple syrup. A classic cocktail that can be varied to personal taste. Grab a cocktail shaker full of ice and add ingredients, shake well and strain into a chilled glass or fresh ice. There is an option to include an egg white in the drink that will tame some of the tartness and add a smoother mouth feel, but consuming raw egg is a personal preference as there is a risk of salmonella.
2 ounces of Whisky.
¾ ounce lemon juice.
½ to ¾ ounce simple syrup (to taste).
Garnish with a maraschino cherry, lemon peel or both.
Old-Fashion.
The Old-Fashion is another one of the oldest whisky cocktails. A simple drink made with a few ingredients, with countless variations. Be sure to dash the bitters on the sugar cube and muddle it well before adding the other ingredients. Squeeze the orange peel into the glass and garnish. Below is the recipe for the classic Old-Fashion feel free to experiment.
1 sugar cube.
2 to 3 dashes of bitters.
2 oz Rye or Bourbon Whisky.
Garnish with an orange peel and a maraschino cherry.
The Manhattan.
The Manhattan is one of the oldest whisky cocktails. A simple drink made with a few ingredients, with countless variations. Below is the recipe for the classic Manhattan, feel free to experiment.
2 oz Rye Whisky (or whisky of choice).
1 oz sweet vermouth.
2 to 3 dashes of aromatic bitters.
Garnish with a cherry.
Whisky and soft drink mixers.
A popular way to enjoy whisky is mixed with soft drinks like coke, ginger ale or soda water. Often times these drinks are poured at a ratio of 1:1 to 1:6 depending on the mixer and the desired strength. Garnished with a slice or wedge of lime.
(left to right: Rye and Ginger, Shot of Whisky, Jack and Coke, Scotch and Soda.)
Whisky on the rocks.
1 to 2 oz. generally served in a low ball or rocks glass with one or two ice cubes. (Recommendation of a single large ice cube made of distilled water to avoid quick dillution or affecting the flavour of the whisky).
Whisky served neat.
1 to 2 oz. generally served in a low ball or rocks glass.