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
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