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Father's Day Cocktail Recipes

These cocktails suit Father's Day cookouts, evening pours, and spirit-forward drinks that feel classic and a little more substantial.

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The Old Fashioned: A Timeless Classic

Old-Fashioned

IBA

BASE: Rye

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Water
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Manhattan: A Timeless Whiskey Classic

Manhattan

IBA

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 3 Brandied Cherries
Whiskey Sour: The Classic American Cocktail

Whiskey Sour

IBA

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Egg White
The Penicillin: The Whiskey Sour and a Shot of Medicine

Penicillin

IBA

BASE: Blended Scotch, Islay Scotch

  • 2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1/4 oz Islay Scotch
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/3 oz Honey Syrup
  • 1/3 oz Ginger Syrup
  • Candied Ginger for garnishment
The Mint Julep: A Refreshing Bourbon Classic

Mint Julep

IBA

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Boulevardier Cocktail: A Negroni's Bourbon Cousin

Boulevardier

IBA

BASE: Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Sazerac: A Timeless Tribute to New Orleans

Sazerac

IBA

BASE: Rye, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • Soda Water
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Irish Coffee: Warmth, Caffeine, and Comfort

Irish Coffee

BASE: Irish Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz Irish Whiskey
  • Freshly Brewed Coffee (top off)
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Revolver: The Beatles-Inspired Bourbon Revolution

Revolver

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Amaretto Sour: Almond Sweetness Rebuilt with Balance

Amaretto Sour

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Egg White
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Bobby Burns: Scotch Nightcap with Poetic Depth

Bobby Burns

BASE: Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Bénédictine
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Bourbon Milk Punch: Bourbon Comfort in an Opaque, Old-School Form

Bourbon Milk Punch

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Bourbon Renewal: Modern Bourbon Sour with Cassis Depth

Bourbon Renewal

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Crème de Cassis
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • Blackberries for garnishment
The Brooklyn Cocktail: A Timeless Classic

Brooklyn

BASE: Rye

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Amer Picon
De La Louisiane: New Orleans in a Glass

De La Louisiane

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 3/4 oz Bénédictine
  • 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 3 dashes Absinthe
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Godfather Cocktail: Quiet Power in Two Parts

Godfather

BASE: Scotch

  • 2 oz Scotch
  • 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Horse's Neck Cocktail: Classic Highball with Signature Citrus Spiral

Horse's Neck

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 4 oz Ginger Ale
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Long, Curly Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Hot Toddy: Warm Whiskey, Honey, and Winter Relief

Hot Toddy

BASE: Blended Scotch

  • 2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1/3 oz Honey
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz Boiling Water
  • 3 Dried Cloves
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
  • Cinnamon Stick for garnishment
The Improved Whiskey Cocktail: A Refined Classic

Improved Whiskey Cocktail

BASE: Bourbon, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 barspoon Maraschino Liqueur
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • 1 dash Peychaud's Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Japanese Highball: Precision, Clarity, and Lift

Japanese Highball

BASE: Japanese Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz Japanese Whiskey
  • 3 1/2 oz Soda Water
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment

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