{"id":3852,"date":"2022-10-31T17:56:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T16:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=3852"},"modified":"2025-03-18T11:26:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T10:26:25","slug":"summer-whiskey-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/summer-whiskey-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Summer Whiskey Cocktails that Go Down a Treat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summer whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are a lovely way to cool down when the days grow longer, and the end of a long, warm day offers a lovely opportunity to slow down and sip something refreshing with some friends.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you are hosting an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">outdoor cocktail party<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, planning a barbeque, or simply want to shake up a quick drink to toast another fine summer&#8217;s day, a whiskey-based cocktail is always a treat. Here are ten of our all-time favourites to try at home:\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Pickle Juice Whiskey Sours Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2614 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Sour_Canva_MADnR_KGxw8-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Pickle Juice Whiskey Sours\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Of course, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">refreshing whiskey drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> do not always have to be sweet. If you are feeling a little adventurous and keen to introduce your taste buds to something completely novel, may we please introduce the Pickle Juice Whiskey Sours. It&#8217;s kind of like a <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/dirty-martini\/\">Dirty Martini<\/a>, only with more Southern-style dapperness. <\/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=\"auto\">Simply combine 45ml bourbon, 20ml fresh lemon juice, 15ml pickle juice syrup, and one egg white in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake it up, and strain it into a coupe glass. The pickle juice syrup you make by combining \u00bd a cup of pickle juice and \u00bd cup of white sugar, bringing it to a boil over heat, and then letting it cool down completely before use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Mint Julep Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-215 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Mint Julep\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summer whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> seldom get any more iconic than the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/mint-julep\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mint Julep<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 It really is like a sip of summer in a glass \u2014 minty-cool and a little sweet with just enough kick to hold the heat at bay. The magic of this drink lies in the trifecta of bourbon, mint, and syrup working together like a charm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get a little fruity:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/best-fruity-cocktails\/\">The 12 Best Fruity Cocktails to Serve this Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Boulevardier Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2608 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Boulevardier Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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<\/a> cocktail is ascribed to her.\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=\"auto\">It combines 45ml <\/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=\"auto\">, 30ml <\/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=\"auto\"> and 30ml <\/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=\"auto\"> sweet vermouth to create a strong sipping drink that perfectly punctuates a warm evening. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whiskey cocktails for summer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 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>4. Manhattan Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1967 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of Manhattan Cocktails garnished with fresh cherries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arguably one of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">best summer whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ever invented, the iconic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/black-manhattan\/\">Manhattan<\/a> cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> consists of just 3 familiar parts; namely whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. For a cocktail that\u2019s whiskey-based, it\u2019s surprisingly mellow and sweet. One sip offers vanilla and oak notes from the rye whiskey, along with the sweet and spicy flavors of vermouth and some bitter notes to finish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get some sun!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/plan\/best-beach-cocktails\/\">The 10 Best Beach Cocktails to Sip this Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Old Fashioned Cocktail<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1092 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/116.-Old-Fashioned-Cocktail-envato-credit-Alex9500-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Old fashioned cocktail with cherry and orange peel garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/116.-Old-Fashioned-Cocktail-envato-credit-Alex9500-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/116.-Old-Fashioned-Cocktail-envato-credit-Alex9500-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/116.-Old-Fashioned-Cocktail-envato-credit-Alex9500-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/116.-Old-Fashioned-Cocktail-envato-credit-Alex9500-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/116.-Old-Fashioned-Cocktail-envato-credit-Alex9500-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/116.-Old-Fashioned-Cocktail-envato-credit-Alex9500.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the years, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Old Fashioned cocktail<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ingredients haven\u2019t changed much. You still only need bourbon, sugar, bitters, and water to create this well-known amber-coloured drink. Back in those days, bartenders didn\u2019t have all the mod cons they do today, so learning how to make an Old Fashioned was really quite simple\u2014and still is.\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=\"auto\">There you have it &#8211; nine <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">summer whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that go down a treat when the weather is hot, and a nice, cool drink is called for. Let us know which one is your favourite and remember to tag us in your social posts when you share pics of your gorgeous-looking cocktails online!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Kentucky Mule Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2611 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Kentucky-Mule_Canva_MAEF-4fMUG8-boozy-bourbon-kentucky-mule-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky Mule Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As far as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">refreshing whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> go, the Kentucky Mule is one of the easiest and most satisfying to whip up at home if you are keen on keeping things simple.\u00a0 A riff on the classic <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/moscow-mule\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Moscow Mule<\/a>, it combines 2 oz bourbon, and \u00bd oz of fresh lime juice with mint and ginger beer, optionally served in a copper mug to keep it nice and cool.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Low-alc inspo:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/low-alcohol-cocktails\/\">The Unexpected Summer Trend: Low ABV Cocktails<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. Shandy Maker<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3188\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/30.Oktoberfest-Canva_bhofack2-beershandy-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Beer shandies with lemon on wooden board\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/30.Oktoberfest-Canva_bhofack2-beershandy-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/30.Oktoberfest-Canva_bhofack2-beershandy-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/30.Oktoberfest-Canva_bhofack2-beershandy-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/30.Oktoberfest-Canva_bhofack2-beershandy-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/30.Oktoberfest-Canva_bhofack2-beershandy-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/30.Oktoberfest-Canva_bhofack2-beershandy-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/30.Oktoberfest-Canva_bhofack2-beershandy-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172802930 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172802930 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;c77bc248-6a45-429a-831f-8353f6d4fe7e|6&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">Nothing beats an ice-cold lager in summer, even better if it\u2019s paired with bourbon like in the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW172802930 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172802930 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Shandy Maker<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172802930 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172802930 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> cocktail. This beer-based drink leans towards a brighter and juicier side relying on a hoppy and floral IPA, alongside herbs. However, this cocktail pushes the definition of a Shandy adding overproof bourbon. The summery feeling is achieved by adding fresh lemon and grapefruit juice to the mix. Perfect for a hot afternoon in your backyard or porch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW172802930 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Gold Rush<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3366 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Bees-Knees-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Zodiac Bees-Knees Cocktail - The Zodiac Bees-Knees Cocktail, a unique and flavourful drink.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Bees-Knees-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Bees-Knees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Bees-Knees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Bees-Knees-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Bees-Knees-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Bees-Knees.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW73834133 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73834133 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;c77bc248-6a45-429a-831f-8353f6d4fe7e|6&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">The delightful <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/gold-rush-cocktail\/\">Gold Rush<\/a> is a whiskey-laced spin on the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW73834133 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73834133 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/bees-knees-cocktail\/\">Bee&#8217;s Knees<\/a>, which<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW73834133 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73834133 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> combines 60ml bourbon, 20ml fresh lemon juice, and 20ml honey syrup that is shaken with ice and strained into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Incidentally, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73834133 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/honey-syrup\/\">honey syrup is a simple syrup that is very easy to make at home<\/a> by whisking together equal parts honey and water <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW73834133 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">over heat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73834133 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, and letting it cool before use.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73834133 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"eop\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;c77bc248-6a45-429a-831f-8353f6d4fe7e|7&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;eop&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;eop&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73834133 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"eop\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW73834133 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fiesta time!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/tequila-summer-cocktails\/\">13 Easy Tequila Summer Cocktails for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. Bourbon Rickey<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3497\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/307.US_Bourbon-Rickey_Canva_MAD_5lkPtaU-boozy-whiskey-ginger-ale-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up top shot of a Bourbon Rickey garnished with a piece of lime, with a decanter of bourbon and a sliced lime visible the side\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you\u2019ve got to get back to basics to enjoy the captivating flavours of truly great ingredients, and that\u2019s where the <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/bourbon-rickey\/\">Bourbon Rickey<\/a> comes in. 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