Unique Whiskey Cocktails To Try
Whiskey is arguably the most popular spirit in the world and can be thoroughly enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as the vital ingredient of a vast range of whiskey cocktails. In this post, we’ll list a few unique and delicious whiskey cocktails you can make at home. Whether you’re a casual drinker, a connoisseur or you’ve yet to dip your toe in the delights whiskey has to offer — whiskey cocktails are the perfect way to enjoy such a brilliant and diverse spirit. At Drink Finder, we stock a comprehensive and simply breath-taking range of over a thousand different whiskies. So while you’re compiling the ingredients needed for the cocktails in this post, you’ll have plenty of options when the time comes to choose a whiskey that suits your needs.
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Citrus Irish Whiskey Punch
Ingredients:
- 300 ml Irish whiskey
- 300 ml strong black tea
- 120 ml fresh orange juice
- 120 ml fresh lemon juice
- Seven dashes of Angostura Bitters
- 1½ teaspoons grated nutmeg
- Lemon and orange wheels (for serving)
Method: Combine whiskey, orange juice, tea, lemon juice, Angostura bitters, and 1½ tsp of nutmeg in a pitcher or large bowl, then cover and chill for at least three hours. Strain into a punch bowl and add plenty of lemon and orange wheels and four cups of ice. Serve punch in cups.
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Espresso Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- One double shot espresso at room temperature
- 30 ml bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- Dash of Peychaud’s Bitters
- 1 one-inch piece of lemon peel
Method: Combine espresso, bourbon (or rye), simple syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Stir until the shaker is cold and strain into a lowball glass filled with ice. Twist the lemon peel to release the oils and rub over the rim of the glass.
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Japanese Whisky Collins
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Rye or Bourbon whiskey
- 30 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 30 ml Simple Syrup
- Red Wine (such as Shiraz)
Method: Combine 60 ml rye or bourbon whiskey, 30 ml fresh lemon juice, and 30 ml simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice, cover and shake until the outside feels cold. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Gently top up with fruity red wine (such as Shiraz or Malbec) over the back of a spoon so that the wine floats on top.
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The ‘Rol ‘n’ Rye
Ingredients:
- 45 ml Aperol
- 45 ml Bourbon
- Soda water
- One orange wheel
Method: Combine your Aperol and bourbon whiskey in a highball glass filled with ice. Top off with soda water and garnish with an orange wheel.
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Boulevardier
Ingredients:
- 60 ml bourbon
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml sweet vermouth
- Lemon twist (for garnish)
Method: Combine bourbon, vermouth, and Campari in a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice and shake until the outside of your shaker is cold — about twenty seconds should suffice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with lemon twist.