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These whiskey drinks cover a broad mix of flavors, from bold and spirit-forward to balanced cocktails that are easy to sip.

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The Old Fashioned: A Timeless Classic

Old-Fashioned

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

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

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

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 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 Sazerac: A Timeless Tribute to New Orleans

Sazerac

BASE: Rye, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • Soda Water
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Boulevardier Cocktail: A Negroni's Bourbon Cousin

Boulevardier

BASE: Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Paper Plane: The Equal-Parts Revolution Takes Flight

Paper Plane

BASE: Bourbon, Aperol

  • 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Aperol
  • 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
The Mint Julep: A Refreshing Bourbon Classic

Mint Julep

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Bouquet of Mint 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 Rob Roy: A Scotch-Infused Salute to a Scottish Hero

Rob Roy

BASE: Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry 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
Blood and Sand: A Scotch Whisky Classic

Blood and Sand

BASE: Blended Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1 oz Cherry Heering
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
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
The Brown Derby Cocktail: A Hollywood Classic

Brown Derby

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
  • Grapefruit Peel for garnishment
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
The John Collins: An Earlier Name in the Collins Family

John Collins

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Apple Slice for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Lion's Tail: Bourbon, Lime, and Allspice in an Unusual Classic

Lion's Tail

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Allspice Dram
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
Lynchburg Lemonade: Tennessee Whiskey in a Bright, Effervescent Frame

Lynchburg Lemonade

BASE: Tennessee Whiskey

  • 1 1/4 oz Tennessee Whiskey
  • 3/4 oz Triple Sec
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon-Lime Soda (top off)
  • Lemon Wheels for garnishment
The Millionaire Cocktail: A Rich Blend of History and Flavor

Millionaire Cocktail

BASE: Bourbon, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Grand Marnier
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 4 dashes Absinthe
  • 1 oz Egg White
  • Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The New York Sour: A Whiskey Cocktail with a Wine Twist

New York Sour

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 oz Red Wine
The Old Pal: A Toast to Friendship and Whiskey

Old Pal

BASE: Rye, Campari

  • 1 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Dry Vermouth
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Perfect Manhattan: Split Vermouth, Classic Balance

Perfect Manhattan

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 Brandied Cherries
Remember The Maine: A Historical Tribute in a Glass

Remember The Maine

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 tsp Cherry Heering
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Rusty Nail: Two-Spirit Minimalist Power

Rusty Nail

BASE: Blended Scotch

  • 1 1/2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 3/4 oz Drambuie
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Scotch Sour: Smoky Whiskey Softened by Citrus

Scotch Sour

BASE: Blended Scotch

  • 2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Egg White
  • 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment
The Seven and Seven Cocktail: Easygoing American Highball

Seven and Seven

BASE: American Blended Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz American Blended Whiskey
  • 3 1/2 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
  • Lemon Wedge for garnishment
The Stone Fence: A Rustic American Classic

Stone Fence

BASE: Dark Rum

  • 2 oz Dark Rum
  • 5 oz Apple Cider
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Trinidad Sour Cocktail: The Bitters-Forward Rule Breaker

Trinidad Sour

BASE: Rye

  • 1 1/2 oz Angostura Bitters
  • 1/2 oz Rye
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Orgeat
The Vieux Carré: A Nostalgic Sip of New Orleans

Vieux Carré

BASE: Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/4 oz Bénédictine
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Ward Eight: Boston's Proud Rye Sour

Ward Eight

BASE: Rye

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 2 tsp Grenadine
  • Quartered Orange Slice for garnishment
  • Maraschino Cherry for garnishment
The Whiskey Highball: Lift, Chill, and Everyday Elegance

Whiskey Highball

BASE: Tennessee Whiskey

  • 2 oz Tennessee Whiskey
  • 4 oz Soda Water
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment
The Whiskey Smash: A Refreshing Blend of Citrus and Mint

Whiskey Smash

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 2 dashes Simple Syrup
  • 2 Lemon Wheels
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment