{"id":2754,"date":"2022-09-08T10:54:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T14:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=2754"},"modified":"2026-02-19T09:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:42:26","slug":"best-whiskey-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/best-whiskey-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"12 of the Best Whiskey Cocktails for Sophisticated Sipping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We believe that the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">best whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are drinks that elevate the base spirit by combining a careful selection of supporting ingredients in a beautifully choreographed sensory experience around it &#8211; like a prima ballerina in the midst of an expertly trained troupe of dancers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pretty lyrical stuff, we know, but then again whiskey was the tipple of choice of writers like William Faulkner, Dorothy Parker, and Charles Bukowski. To get you inspired to pour easy, yet full-on poetic, whiskey cocktails at home, here are 12 of our ultimate favourites:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Classic Whiskey Sour cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2756 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Whiskey Sour Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/whiskey-sour\/\">Classic Whiskey Sour<\/a> cocktail is one of those <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whiskey cocktail drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that just never seems to go out of style. This well-known mixed drink typically contains whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, and optionally, a dash of egg white.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We prefer using 45ml <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildturkeybourbon.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon<\/a>, 10 ml lemon juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, and a dash or two of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bitters<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. All the ingredients are shaken in a cocktail shaker &#8211; first without ice to emulsify, and then with ice to get it nice and cold. It is then strained into a coupe glass and topped off with the bitters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Whiskey Smash cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2763 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Whiskey Smash Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who said <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">drinks made with whiskey<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can&#8217;t veer towards the fruity side? This zesty drink has a lemon base, but instead of using squeezed lemon juice, you muddle the actual lemon along with the mint to release some extra zesty goodness.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The drink combines 60ml whiskey, \u00bc lemon (sliced into two wedges), five large mint leaves, 30ml sugar syrup, club soda, and crushed ice. We love using Wild Turkey Rye. This Kentucky distilled rye is aged for a minimum of four years, giving it bold vanilla and spice notes that deliver a spicy, citrus flavor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Rusty Nail cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2761 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rusty-Nail_Canva_MADnCqkvrvE-cocktail-rusty-nail-with-whiskey-place-for-text-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Rusty Nail Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rusty-Nail_Canva_MADnCqkvrvE-cocktail-rusty-nail-with-whiskey-place-for-text-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rusty-Nail_Canva_MADnCqkvrvE-cocktail-rusty-nail-with-whiskey-place-for-text-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rusty-Nail_Canva_MADnCqkvrvE-cocktail-rusty-nail-with-whiskey-place-for-text-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rusty-Nail_Canva_MADnCqkvrvE-cocktail-rusty-nail-with-whiskey-place-for-text-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rusty-Nail_Canva_MADnCqkvrvE-cocktail-rusty-nail-with-whiskey-place-for-text-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rusty-Nail_Canva_MADnCqkvrvE-cocktail-rusty-nail-with-whiskey-place-for-text-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rusty-Nail_Canva_MADnCqkvrvE-cocktail-rusty-nail-with-whiskey-place-for-text.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you like your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cocktail drinks with whiskey<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to be truly effortless to pour, the Rusty Nail is going to be right up your alley. This short drink combines 45ml whiskey and 25ml Drambuie for a drink with a superbly smooth taste, and lingering notes of honey, anise, orange peel, and oak. A lovely <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/after-dinner-cocktails\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">after-dinner sipper<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, to be sure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Whiskey Highball<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> cocktail<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2284 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Highball Cocktails garnished with lemon wedges\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cocktail drinks with whiskey<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> do not get any simpler than the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/highball-cocktail-history\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Highball<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Technically, the highball is a category of mixed alcoholic drinks composed of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer, often a carbonated beverage. Popular versions include whiskey and soda, and gin and tonic. The Whiskey Highball features 60 ml whiskey and 150ml ginger ale or soda water as ingredients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Irish Coffee cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-786 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Irish coffee topped with cream\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whiskey and coffee make for a classic combination. The addition of brown sugar and cream makes Irish Coffee one of the most famous warm <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/best-coffee-cocktails\/\" rel=\"noopener\">coffee-based cocktails<\/a> out there. Serve these it to your java-loving friends to round off the perfect evening.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Sazerac cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14627 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A Sazerac cocktail on a wooden table garnished with a lemon peel twist\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The story goes that the recipe for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/sazerac-cocktail\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sazerac<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is actually the oldest known <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whiskey cocktail recipe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and mixed drink recipe in the world. According to mixologist lore, we have New Orleans apothecary Antoine Peychaud to thank for what would become one of the world\u2019s most popular clinkers. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This beautifully balanced drink uses the sweetness of sugar and the complex notes of bitters to build the cocktail and show off the character of a rye whiskey, so it\u2019s essential to choose a good one. We love Wild Turkey Rye with its vanilla and spice notes, spicy citrus aroma, and long, supple finish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Boulevardier cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2764 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Boulevardier Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Erskine Gwynne was an American-born writer who founded a monthly magazine in Paris called Boulevardier in the roaring twenties, and the creation of the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/boulevardier-cocktail\/\">Boulevardier cocktail<\/a> is ascribed to her.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It combines 1\u00bc oz <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildturkeybourbon.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, 1 oz <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campari.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Campari<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and 1 oz <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cinzano.com\/int\/en\/vermouth\/aperitif-classics\/rosso\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cinzano Vermouth Rosso<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> sweet vermouth to create a strong sipping drink that perfectly punctuates a warm evening. Summery sippers do not come any more 1920s than this.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Rob Roy cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2760 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rob-Roy_Canva_MADpm76MzS4-homemade-rob-roy-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Rob Roy Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rob-Roy_Canva_MADpm76MzS4-homemade-rob-roy-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rob-Roy_Canva_MADpm76MzS4-homemade-rob-roy-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rob-Roy_Canva_MADpm76MzS4-homemade-rob-roy-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rob-Roy_Canva_MADpm76MzS4-homemade-rob-roy-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rob-Roy_Canva_MADpm76MzS4-homemade-rob-roy-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rob-Roy_Canva_MADpm76MzS4-homemade-rob-roy-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Rob-Roy_Canva_MADpm76MzS4-homemade-rob-roy-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">drinks made with whiskey<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> go, the <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/rob-roy-cocktail\/\">Rob Roy<\/a> is a cocktail with superb levels of swagger. Let\u2019s just say, if this drink was a person, it would be wearing a kilt and causing a very affable ruckus wherever it went. Also called a Scotch Manhattan, it combines 45ml whiskey, 25 ml Cinzano Rosso and two dashes of bitters, garnished with a Maraschino cherry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. Godfather cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2758 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Godfather_Canva_MADapg1tzkA-whiskey-or-rum-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Godfather Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Godfather_Canva_MADapg1tzkA-whiskey-or-rum-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Godfather_Canva_MADapg1tzkA-whiskey-or-rum-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Godfather_Canva_MADapg1tzkA-whiskey-or-rum-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Godfather_Canva_MADapg1tzkA-whiskey-or-rum-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Godfather_Canva_MADapg1tzkA-whiskey-or-rum-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Godfather_Canva_MADapg1tzkA-whiskey-or-rum-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Godfather_Canva_MADapg1tzkA-whiskey-or-rum.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No list of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whiskey based cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> would be complete without the Godfather. Another two-ingredient cocktail that warms the cockles with beautiful allure, it hails from the 1970s and combines 45 ml whiskey with 25 ml of a nut-based liqueur, served on the rocks. We like to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/frangelico.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frangelico<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> which has a subtle hazel taste and completes this drink to perfection.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. Penicillin cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2759 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Penicillin_Canva_MAEanujmVHg-boozy-alcoholic-penicillin-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Penicillin Cocktaila\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Penicillin_Canva_MAEanujmVHg-boozy-alcoholic-penicillin-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Penicillin_Canva_MAEanujmVHg-boozy-alcoholic-penicillin-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Penicillin_Canva_MAEanujmVHg-boozy-alcoholic-penicillin-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Penicillin_Canva_MAEanujmVHg-boozy-alcoholic-penicillin-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Penicillin_Canva_MAEanujmVHg-boozy-alcoholic-penicillin-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Penicillin_Canva_MAEanujmVHg-boozy-alcoholic-penicillin-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Penicillin_Canva_MAEanujmVHg-boozy-alcoholic-penicillin-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/penicillin-cocktail-recipe\/\">Penicillin<\/a> has been named an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/ibas-list-of-official-cocktails\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">official IBA cocktail<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and is made by combining whiskey, ginger, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice. The name might suggest that it&#8217;s been around for ages, but it was actually first poured in 2005. The name hints at the medicinal properties of some of its ingredients and we love the fact that it&#8217;s pretty much a cool version of a Hot Toddy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. Vieux Carr\u00e9 cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14628 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A Vieux Carre cocktail on a bar counter garnished with a lemon twist\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The deceptively sweet <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/vieux-carre\/\">Vieux Carr\u00e9<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is not for the faint of heart. Containing equal parts rye whiskey, cognac, and sweet vermouth it is laced with two different kinds of bitters, and finished with a dash of herbal liqueur that creates a strong backbone of well-balanced bitterness to balance the sweetness and spice of its ingredients to perfection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>12. Brown Derby cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2755 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Brown-Derby_Canva_MAEBj98TJn0-boozy-refreshing-brown-derby-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Brown Derby Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Brown-Derby_Canva_MAEBj98TJn0-boozy-refreshing-brown-derby-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Brown-Derby_Canva_MAEBj98TJn0-boozy-refreshing-brown-derby-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Brown-Derby_Canva_MAEBj98TJn0-boozy-refreshing-brown-derby-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Brown-Derby_Canva_MAEBj98TJn0-boozy-refreshing-brown-derby-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Brown-Derby_Canva_MAEBj98TJn0-boozy-refreshing-brown-derby-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Brown-Derby_Canva_MAEBj98TJn0-boozy-refreshing-brown-derby-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Brown-Derby_Canva_MAEBj98TJn0-boozy-refreshing-brown-derby-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Brown Derby cocktail is easy to make and even simpler to enjoy. You simply combine 45 ml whiskey, 30 ml grapefruit juice, and 15 ml honey syrup in a shaker with ice, shake it up, and strain it into a coupe or martini glass for a refreshingly zesty serve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There you have it &#8211; 12 of the best whiskey cocktails to try if you&#8217;re feeling curious about this time-honoured spirit. Sl\u00e1inte!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We believe that the best whiskey cocktails are drinks that elevate the base spirit by combining a careful selection of supporting ingredients in a beautifully choreographed sensory experience around it &#8211; like a prima ballerina in the midst of an expertly trained troupe of dancers.\u00a0\u00a0 Pretty lyrical stuff, we know, but then again whiskey was [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[48,23,53],"class_list":["post-2754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn","tag-bourbon","tag-easy","tag-whiskey"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>12 Best Whiskey Cocktails To Make At Home - The Mixer UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you love whiskey, discover our top 12 whiskey cocktails that you can shake up at home. 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