Whiskey Cocktail Recipes

10 Whiskey Cocktails to Try
Have you ever wanted to explore the world of whiskey but not been sure about what kind of cocktail to try it in? Here is a great list of 10 whiskey cocktails to try the next time you are at a bar or restaurant.

5 Easy Whiskey Cocktails Video
Whiskey mixes great with different drinks and juices. Check out this video with 5 easy whiskey cocktail recipes that are great to serve at your next cocktail party. Learn how to pour, stir, and shake your cocktails like a pro. Cocktails included: Old-Fashioned (text recipe), Manhattan (text recipe), Presbyterian (text recipe), Whiskey Sour (text recipe), and Velvet Devil.

Algonquin Cocktail
rye whiskey, dry vermouth, pineapple juice

Blood and Sand
Scotch whisky, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, orange juice

Blue Blazer
Scotch, water, sugar

Fancy Whiskey
whiskey, Grand Marnier, gomme or simple syrup, Angostura bitters

Fancy Whiskey
blended whiskey, triple sec, bitters

Frisco Sour
blended whiskey, Benedictine, lemon juice, lime juice

Highball
whiskey, ginger ale

Lynchburg Lemonade
Jack Daniels whiskey, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, lemon-lime soda

Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey, coffee

Manhattan
whiskey, sweet vermouth

Mint Julep
bourbon, mint

New York Cocktail
blended whiskey, grenadine, lemon juice

Old-fashioned
bourbon, club soda

Pickleback (shooter)
Jameson Irish whiskey, pickle juice

Presbyterian
whiskey, club soda, ginger ale

Robert Burns
Scotch, sweet vermouth, absinthe, orange bitters

Sazerac
rye whiskey, Pernod

Smoky Martini
Scotch, gin

Vieux Carre Cocktail
rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's and Angostura bitters

Waldorf
rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, absinthe, Angostura bitters

Ward Eight
bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice

Washington Apple
Canadian whiskey, apple schnapps and cranberry juice

Whiskey Daisy
whiskey, Grand Marnier, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda

Whiskey Smash
bourbon whiskey, simple syrup, lemon, spearmint

Whiskey Sour
bourbon, lemon juice

4 Point Cocktail
bourbon, applejack, Salerno Blood Orange Liqueur, maraschino liqueur

56 Julep
bourbon whiskey, mint, brown sugar

Affinity
scotch, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth

Alice Paul Cocktail
Compass Box Spice Tree, Peat Monster and Orangerie whisky, fig preserves, bitters, Champagne

Anaconda (shooter)
Jack Daniel's whiskey, white sambuca

Apple Crisp
spiced whisky, cake vodka, maple syrup, apple juice

Apple Sour
bourbon whiskey, triple sec, apple juice, lemon juice, orange bitters

Approve Cocktail
rye or Canadian whiskey, orange curacao, Angostura bitters

Autumn Delight
whiskey, apple cider, cinnamon

Autumn Wind Cocktail
Irish whiskey, cinnamon schnapps, Angostura bitters, apple cider

Bacon Cherry Creek Bourbon Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, cherry-cinnamon syrup, ruby port

Baltimore Bang
bourbon whiskey, apricot brandy, lemon juice, sugar

Barbary Coast
Scotch whisky, light rum, gin, light creme de cacao, cream

Beatnik
bourbon, tawny port, Averna

Beer, Bourbon & Barbecue Cocktail
bourbon, beer, barbecue sauce

Belle Notte Cocktail
bourbon, Salerno Blood Orange Liqueur, maraschino liqueur, orange juice

Belmont Breeze
bourbon, sherry, lemon juice, simple syrup, orange and cranberry juice, soda, 7-Up

Belmont Jewel
bourbon whiskey, lemonade, pomegranate juice

Big Apple Manhattan Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, amaretto, apple schnapps, cranberry juice

Black and Red
Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters

Black Eyed Susan
whiskey, vodka, sweet and sour mix, orange juice

Black Cherry Tea Cocktail
Canadian whisky, black cherry rum, iced tea

Black Friday Cocktail
bourbon, ginger ale, cola, lime

Black Nail
Irish Whiskey, Irish Mist

Blind Pilot Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, Galliano

Blood and Sand #2
Scotch whisky, Cherry Heering, Lillet Rouge, passion fruit puree

Blood Orange Sazerac Cocktail
rye whiskey, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, simple syrup, Regans orange bitters

Boilermaker (shooter)
whiskey, draft beer

Bold Cheiftain
bourbon, orange liqueur, Prosecco

Boulevardier Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, Campari

Bourbon & Water
bourbon, water

Bourbon Eggnog
bourbon, cognac, Grand Marnier, milk, cream, eggs, nutmeg, sugar, allspice, clove, cinnamon

Bramble Bar Cocktail
Scotch whisky, cloudy apple juice, elderflower cordial, mineral water

Bourbon Tea
bourbon whiskey, limoncello, tea

British Invasion
bourbon, Cognac, coffee liqueur, almond cream

Brogue
Scotch whisky, Drambuie, lemon juice, honey-infused lavender syrup

Brown University
bourbon, dry vermouth, orange bitters

Burning Bush
Irish whiskey, honey, lemon, hot water

Burr Pom
bourbon, pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, lime juice, aromatic bitters, ginger ale

Canadian Cocktail
Canadian whiskey, curacao, Angostura bitters, lemon juice

CC Manhattan
Canadian whisky, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters

Canadian Club Sour
Canadian whisky, lemon juice, simple syrup

Central Park Manhattan Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, Drambuie, Frangelico, cream

Chamomile Hot Toddy
bourbon, chamomile liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup, lavender bitters, hot water

Champagne Cocktail (Bourbon)
bourbon, Champagne, vanilla simple syrup

Chapel Hill
bourbon, orange liqueur, lemon juice

Chartreuse Soleil
whiskey, yellow Chartreuse

Cherry Cobbler
Red Stag Bourbon, coconut amaretto, pineapple juice, cherry puree, cinnamon schnapps

Cinnaster Jack (shooter)
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Tuaca Cinnaster, apple juice

Colleen Bawn
rye whiskey, Yellow Chartreuse, Benedictine, egg, simple syrup

Cocoa Old Fashioned
chocolate infused rye whiskey, brandied cherry, orange, demerara syrup, Xocolatl Mole bitters

Commodore No. 2
bourbon, creme de cacao, lemon juice, grenadine

Cranberry Spritzer
Canadian whisky, cranberry juice, club soda

Creole Cocktail
bourbon, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, maraschino liqueurs

Derby Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, Benedictine liqueur, Angostura Bitters or bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange curacao liqueur, lime juice

Derby Tea
bourbon, Tuaca liqueur, iced tea

David Bowie Cocktail
bourbon, New Deal Mud Puddle chocolate liquor

Distracted Cocktail
bourbon, Chambord, cranberry juice, lemon bitters

Double Eagle Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, Thai basil, Aperol, simple syrup, grapefruit peel

Earthquake (shooter)
Canadian whiskey, Plymouth gin, Pernod

Ernestine Rose Cocktail
Compass Box Spice Tree and Orangie whisky, creme yvette, lemon juice, Champagne

Fall Spice Cordial
bourbon, Navan Vanilla Liqueur, chipotle-orange simple syrup, Regan's Orange Bitters

Foot Tapper Sting
Canadian whisky, creme de menthe, peppermint schnapps

Everybody's Irish
Irish whiskey, crème de menthe, Chartreuse

Fall From Grace Cockail
Irish whiskey, Cynar, Zwack Herbal Liquor, Lillet Rouge, rhubarb bitters

Forty Creek Caesar
Canadian whisky, clamato juice, tomato juice, Tabasco hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian dressing, Montreal Steak Sauce, celery salt

Full House
apple whiskey, Benedictine, Yellow Chartreuse, Angostura bitters

Frisky Whisky Cocktail
Irish whiskey, Barenjager honey liqueur, orange juice

From Wine to Waikiki
bourbon, Cabernet Sauvignon red wine, egg, simple syrup, pineapple juice, lemon juice

Game Set Match Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, Cynar artichoke liqueur, bitters

Ginger Toddy
Irish whiskey, ginger beer, lemon sour, honey, hot water

Giants' Gate Cocktail
Irish whiskey, lime juice, simple syrup, Guinness Stout, egg white, cardamom pods

Georgia On My Mind
bourbon, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, peach nectar, Bitter Truth Celery Bitters, basil

Ginger Mist
Canadian whiskey, ginger preserves

Ginger Snap Punch
Canadian whisky, honey, ginger, lemon, orange juice, pear nectar

Gold Mine
Scotch whisky, Galliano herbal liqueur, sweet sherry, egg white, lime juice, lemonade

Global Warmer
bourbon, triple sec, tropical mango liqueur, lime sour mix, mint leaves

Godfather
Scotch, Amaretto

Hot Apple Toddy
whiskey or apple brandy, honey, hot apple cider

Hot Baked Apple Toddy
apple whiskey, baked apple, honey, hot water

Golden Green Apple Cocktail
Irish whiskey, sour apple schnapps, white cranberry juice

Hot Cinn Apple Toddy
bourbon, cinnamon schnapps, lemon juice, agave nectar, hot apple cider

Hot Ginger Toddy
bourbon, ginger liqueur, honey, lemon, hot water

Good Luck Charm
bourbon, lemoncello, fresh lemon sour, spearmint

Hot Buttered Whiskey
whiskey, butter, brown sugar, agave nectar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove

Grand Manhattan Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth, orange juice

Great Pumpkin
pumpkin-infused Scotch whisky, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon

Green Dublin Apple Cocktail
Irish whiskey, sour apple schnapps, white cranberry juice

Huntress Cocktail
bourbon, cherry liqueur, triple sec, cream

Horses Neck (with a kick)
bourbon, aromatic bitters, ginger beer, lemon peel

Irish Canadian
Canadian whiskey, Irish Mist

Hot Toddy
whiskey, tea, honey, lemon

Hunter's Cocktail
whiskey, cherry brandy

Imperial Fizz
blended whiskey, lemon juice, soda

Irish Ale Cocktail
Irish whiskey, lime, ginger beer

Irish Eyes
Irish whiskey, creme de menthe, cream

Irish Tea Party
Irish whiskey, absinthe, chilled green tea

Irish Winter
Irish whiskey, Kahlua Coffee Cream, coffee

Irish Punch
Irish whiskey, Drambuie, sour mix, honey, Angostura bitters

Jack-O-Lantern Cocktail
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Chambord liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice, mint, oranges

Irish Blond
Irish whiskey, sherry, orange curacao, orange bitters

Irish Buck Cocktail
Irish whiskey, lime juice, ginger ale

Irish Gold
Irish whiskey, ginger ale, orange juice, peach schnapps

Jersey Flashlight
apple whiskey, lemon peel, Angostura bitters, hot water

Irish Martini
Irish whiskey, vodka, dry vermouth

Island Voodoo
rye whiskey, Averna, limoncello

Jack O' Lantern
Tennessee whiskey, absinthe, orange bitters, sugar cubes

Kentucky Coffee
bourbon whiskey, honey liqueur, coffee, whipped cream

Jameson and Ginger
Irish whiskey, ginger ale

Kentucky Tea Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, a lemon, mint, and eucalyptus tea infusion

Jelly Bean (shooter)
Southern Comfort, blackberry brandy or grenadine, anisette or sambuca

Jersey Cocktail
apple whiskey, simple syrup, aromatic bitters

Jim Beam Fruit Punch
Red Stag bourbon, strawberry liqueur, passion fruit, champagne

Kentucky Kiss
bourbon, strawberry puree, maple syrup, lemon juice, soda

Kentucky Screwdriver
bourbon, orange juice

Kentucky Tea
bourbon whiskey, water, sugar

Koi
Irish whiskey, Ty Ku liqueur, peach bitters, lemon twist

Laura Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, Campari, Galliano, sweet and dry vermouth

Leprechaun
Irish whiskey, tonic water

Liberal Cocktail
rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Amer Torani, orange bitters

Mango Iced Tea
Canadian whisky, mango rum, iced tea

LiberTea
bourbon whiskey, American Honey Liqueur, black tea, basil, lemonade

Liquid Bourbon Ball
bourbon, white creme de cacao, hazelnut liqueur

Lower Calorie Whiskey Sour
whiskey, lemon juice, Sprite Zero, Splenda sweetener

Macbeth Cocktail
Scotch whisky, blue curacao, amaretto, lemon juice, sugar

Makers Heart Cocktail
bourbon whisky, sweet vermouth, blackberries, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, orange bitters

Mamie Taylor
Scotch whisky, lime juice, ginger ale or ginger beer

Merry Irishman
Irish whiskey, Kahlua, mint schnapps

Manhattan 101 Cocktail
bourbon, sweet and dry vermouth, ginger, mint, sugar, Angostura bitters

Manhattan Love Story
New York Whiskey, sake, ginger liqueur, Peychaud bitters

Marlene Dietrich Cocktail
rye or Canadian whiskey, Angostura bitters, curaçao

Marriage of Figaro
bourbon whiskey, Cardamaro, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram

Massey Cocktail
Irish whiskey, gin, sweet vermouth, green Chartreuse, Campari

Mulled Spice Cheribundi
bourbon, cheribundi cherry juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, root beer

Melon Splash
bourbon, Midori, lemon-lime soda

Northern Lights
Yukon Jack, peach schnapps, orange juice, cranberry juice

Menage a XXX Cocktail
XXX Shine Salted Caramel Whiskey, cream liqueur, dark and white creme de cacao chocolate liqueurs

Mile High Manhattan
bourbon, Navan Vanilla Liqueur, Grand Marnier, anise liqueur

Millionaire
rye whiskey or bourbon, orange curacao, framboise liqueur, grenadine, egg

Misty Maple Leaf
Canadian whiskey,maple syrup,soda

Misty Pear
Canadian whiskey, peach and pear nectars, lime juice

Packers Punch
bourbon, triple sec, lemonade, lemon-lime soda, apple

Morning Glory
rye whiskey, cognac, curacao and absinthe liqueurs, simple syrup, club soda

New Old-Fashioned
bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, sparkling water, peach, blackberry

Old Fashioned Bourbon Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, bitters, demerara sugar, blood orange, griottine cherry, soda water

Peaches and Scream
bourbon whiskey, cream, peach puree, apple butter syrup, cinnamon spice, brown sugar

Pumpkin Spice Martini
rye whiskey, Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice liqueur, triple sec, anise liqueur, egg white, Angostura Aromatic bitters

Old Fashioned 101 Cocktail
bourbon, apple cider, sage, saffron, brown sugar, orange, cherry, amaretto

Old Fashioned (Knob Creek)
bourbon, simple syrup, aromatic bitters

Old Pal Cocktail
Canadian whisky, dry vermouth, Campari

Oriental Cocktail
rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Cointreau, lime juice

Perfect Manhattan
bourbon, sweet and dry vermouth, bitters

Pink Campari
rye whiskey, Campari, raspberries, sour mix, pear and cranberry juices

Problem Solver Cocktail
rye whiskey, Cherry Heering, Benedictine, Fernet Branca

Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp
whiskey, gingerbread liqueur, apricot nectar, sparkling sake

Rooster Cocktail
bourbon, cinnamon schnapps, sarsaparilla

Red Apple & Bourbon Fizz
bourbon, apple juice and syrup, lemon juice, ginger ale

Rusty Nail
scotch, Drambuie

Red Snapper (shooter)
Canadian Whisky, amaretto, cranberry juice

Red Stag Lemonade
Red Stag bourbon, Strawberry Pucker, lemonade, lemon lime soda

Rising Sun Cocktail
Suntory Japanese Whisky, Vya dry vermouth, pinot noir juice, orange bitters

Ryan's Ire Cocktail
bourbon, Agwa liqueur, triple sec, Angostura bitters

Roasted Mellow (shooter)
Scotch whisky, marshmallow vodka, chocolate liqueur

Rob Roy
scotch, sweet vermouth

Saratoga Cocktail
whiskey, brandy, vermouth, Angostura bitters

Skeleton Key
bourbon, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, ginger beer, Angostura bitters

Rock and Rye Whiskey
rye whiskey, rock candy

Rosemary
bourbon whiskey, dry vermouth

Scotch Lassie
Scotch, ginger liqueur, lime juice, apricot liqueur, Prosecco

Scotch & Soda
Scotch, club soda

Snowshoe (shooter)
bourbon, peppermint schnapps

Snowshoe Grog
bourbon or brandy, peppermint schnapps

Scotch Sour
Scotch, lemon juice

Sneaky Pete
rye whiskey, Kahlua, milk

Seven and Seven
Seagram's 7 whiskey, 7-Up

Shamrocked (shooter)
Irish whiskey, Midori, Irish cream liqueur

Silver Bullet (shooter)
Scotch, gin

Smoked Grand Cherry
Scotch whisky, Grand Marnier Cherry, orange bitters

Snake Bite (shooter)
Yukon Jack, Rose's lime juice

Southern Joe (shooter)
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Southern Comfort

Summer Peach Tea Cocktail
Canadian whisky, peach schnapps, iced tea

Steelers Cider
bourbon whiskey, apple cider, cloves, lemon, allspice, cinnamon

Something Positive Cocktail
Scotch, Cointreau, sherry, Angostura and Peychauds bitters

Soul Kiss
whiskey, dry vermouth, Dubonnet, orange juice

Sour Ginger
bourbon, ginger liqueur, ruby red grapefruit juice, lemon juice

Sour Sunrise
bourbon, fresh lemon and orange juices, simple syrup, grenadine

Spirited Punch
rye whiskey, ginger liqueur, honey vodka, orange oolong tea, vanilla sugar, orange juice, lemon juice

Stone Fence
bourbon, Angostura bitters, apple cider

Stone Wall Cocktail
bourbon or Canadian whiskey, simple syrup, club soda

Teacher's Pet
Scotch, coffee liqueur, cream

Torri Toddy
whiskey, lemon juice, honey, Yellow Chartreuse, Angostura bitters, chrysanthemum tea

Summer Breeze Cocktail
bourbon, ginger ale, Cointreau

Sunset Boulevard Cocktail
Canadian whiskey, ginger ale, cranberry juice

Survival Punch
whiskey, peach schnapps, orange and cranberry juices, velvet falernum, blood orange bitters, rosemary

UK Sour
Scotch whisky, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, apricot liqueur, red wine

Swafford Cocktail
rye whiskey, applejack, maraschino and Chartreuse liqueurs, bitters

Warm 'n' Toasty
bourbon, lemon juice, grenadine and hot water

Warm Old-fashioned
bourbon, Angostura bitters, club soda

Tornado
whiskey, vodka, rum, tequila, cola, sugar

Sweetest Thing
bourbon, creme de frambois, Champagne

Whiskey Punch
whiskey, sugar, hot water, lemon

Whisky Skin Cocktail
Scotch whiskey, lemon peel, hot water

Sweet Meat Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, pecan peach water, peach bitters

Texas Tea
bourbon, vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, cola

Whispers of the Frost
whiskey, sherry, port

Wild Turkey LiberTea Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, American Honey Liqueur, black tea, basil, lemonade

Wild Turkey Mint Tea
bourbon, black tea, mint, lemon and lime juices

White Christmas
Southern Comfort, eggnog, white chocolate liqueur

Three Wise Men (shooter)
Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky, Jim Beam bourbon, Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey

Wild Turkey Sparkling Tea Cocktail
Wild Turkey American Honey whiskey, tea, club soda

Time for a Change?
bourbon, triple sec, lemon juice, blueberry juice, lavender honey simple syrup, orange bitters

Winter Hill Cocktail
bourbon whiskey, Cointreau orange liqueur, hot water, chocolate bitters, satsuma orange, lemon

Tully 10 Cider
Irish whiskey, apple cider, lime juice, simple syrup, mint

Tully Tea
Irish Whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, cola

Whiskey Daisy
rye whiskey or bourbon, simple syrup, lemon, soda water

Viscusi Cocktail
Canadian whisky, Quady Essensia Wine, Prosecco, orange bitters

Whiskey Cobbler
whiskey, simple syrup, fruit

Whiskey Sour 101
bourbon, Wild Turkey American Honey, grapefruit, honey, cherry, lime, egg white

Whiskey Sour Jelly Shot
whiskey, gelatin

White Peach Julep
bourbon, peach liqueur, fresh peaches and mint, peach bitters

The Woodford Reserve Manhattan
bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, Peychaud's bitters, cherry juice, bourbon infused cherry.

Witch Hunt
Scotch whisky, dry vermouth, Strega, lemonade

Yashmak
whiskey, dry vermouth, Pernod, Angostura bitters, sugar syrup

Zesty Irishman
Irish whiskey, Drambuie, triple sec, lemon juice, ginger ale

The Best Superbowl Whiskies for Green Bay Packers Fans
With Superbowl XLV looking to be the greatest Superbowl ever played and featuring two of the National Football League's most iconic teams in the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers, whiskey fans will have a lot to cheer about on February 6th. As a Green Bay Packers fan, it will be exciting to watch Aaron Rodgers step up into Packer...