{"id":3118,"date":"2022-09-08T10:12:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T14:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=3118"},"modified":"2025-10-02T04:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T08:04:28","slug":"best-whiskey-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/best-whiskey-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Whiskey Cocktails for Smooth Sipping &amp; Comfort"},"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 favorites:<\/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. Manhattan<\/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-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As far as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">popular clinkers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> go, the iconic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manhattan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is arguably one of the most famous. It is also actually very simple to make; all you need to do is stir two parts whiskey with one part sweet vermouth, and finish with a dash of bitters. To ensure you get the best <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/manhattan-cocktail-ingredients\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Manhattan cocktail<\/a>, swirl the ingredients briefly with ice to chill, before straining into a glass and garnishing with a maraschino cherry.<\/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. Classic Whiskey Sour<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3823 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/329.US_Whiskey-Sour-Recipe_Canva_MAEn6ZTensw-glass-of-tasty-whiskey-sour-cocktail-on-dark-background-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Whiskey Sour Recipe with Egg White\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/329.US_Whiskey-Sour-Recipe_Canva_MAEn6ZTensw-glass-of-tasty-whiskey-sour-cocktail-on-dark-background-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/329.US_Whiskey-Sour-Recipe_Canva_MAEn6ZTensw-glass-of-tasty-whiskey-sour-cocktail-on-dark-background-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/329.US_Whiskey-Sour-Recipe_Canva_MAEn6ZTensw-glass-of-tasty-whiskey-sour-cocktail-on-dark-background-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/329.US_Whiskey-Sour-Recipe_Canva_MAEn6ZTensw-glass-of-tasty-whiskey-sour-cocktail-on-dark-background-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/329.US_Whiskey-Sour-Recipe_Canva_MAEn6ZTensw-glass-of-tasty-whiskey-sour-cocktail-on-dark-background-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/329.US_Whiskey-Sour-Recipe_Canva_MAEn6ZTensw-glass-of-tasty-whiskey-sour-cocktail-on-dark-background-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/329.US_Whiskey-Sour-Recipe_Canva_MAEn6ZTensw-glass-of-tasty-whiskey-sour-cocktail-on-dark-background.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Classic <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/whiskey-sour-with-egg-white\/\">Whiskey Sour<\/a> cocktail is one of those\u00a0<\/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.<\/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 1.5 oz <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildturkeybourbon.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon<\/a>, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and a dash or two of bitters. 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>3. Mint Julep<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2648 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A classic Mint Julep served in an ice-cold pewter cup\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/117.Ingredients-for-Mint-Julep_MADF0hBW2YY-classic-mint-julep-cocktail-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The refreshing <\/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\"> falls under the category of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whiskey cocktail recipes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that are as simple to prepare as they are delicious to sip. Minty-cool and perfectly sweet with just enough kick to hold the heat at bay, it\u2019s no wonder Gatsby\u2019s leading lady Daisy was so partial to them. The magic of this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">summer whiskey cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> lies in the hat trick of bourbon, mint, and syrup working together like a charm.\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>4. Whiskey Highball<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2284 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/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-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/BeMixo_US_History-of-the-Highball_Canva_MADnVWyI9iY-highball-on-bar-counter-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/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-us\/recipes\/highball-cocktail-ingredients\/\" 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 2 oz whiskey and 5 oz ginger ale or club soda 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. Paper Plane<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2833 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/284.US_Paper-Plane-Cocktail_Canva_MAECl4V4RTI-boozy-bourbon-paper-plane-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Plane Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/284.US_Paper-Plane-Cocktail_Canva_MAECl4V4RTI-boozy-bourbon-paper-plane-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/284.US_Paper-Plane-Cocktail_Canva_MAECl4V4RTI-boozy-bourbon-paper-plane-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/284.US_Paper-Plane-Cocktail_Canva_MAECl4V4RTI-boozy-bourbon-paper-plane-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/284.US_Paper-Plane-Cocktail_Canva_MAECl4V4RTI-boozy-bourbon-paper-plane-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/284.US_Paper-Plane-Cocktail_Canva_MAECl4V4RTI-boozy-bourbon-paper-plane-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/284.US_Paper-Plane-Cocktail_Canva_MAECl4V4RTI-boozy-bourbon-paper-plane-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/284.US_Paper-Plane-Cocktail_Canva_MAECl4V4RTI-boozy-bourbon-paper-plane-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A totally delicious spin-off of the iconic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/last-word-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Last Word<\/a> cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that had its heyday in the Prohibition era, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/paper-plane-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paper Plane<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> drink recipe is fruity and sweet with a strong bourbon backbone and a gorgeous note of bitterness that lingers like the last note of a truly great song.\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. Whiskey Smash<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2613 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Whiskey Smash Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-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 2 oz whiskey, \u00bc lemon (sliced into two wedges), five large mint leaves, 1 oz simple 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>7. Old Fashioned<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1966 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of rich Old Fashioned Cocktails with Orange peel garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you like to keep things really simple, but still want to serve up a striking drink, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Old Fashioned<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is where It&#8217;s at. You only need bourbon, sugar, bitters, and water to create this well-known amber-colored drink. We love serving this cocktail after dinner to round off an evening in style.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Tom and Jerry<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2480 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/229.-US-Tom-and-Jerry-Cocktail-Ingredients_Canva-Yuliya-Furman-tom-and-Jerry-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"3 Christmassy Tom and Jerry cocktails in mugs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/229.-US-Tom-and-Jerry-Cocktail-Ingredients_Canva-Yuliya-Furman-tom-and-Jerry-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/229.-US-Tom-and-Jerry-Cocktail-Ingredients_Canva-Yuliya-Furman-tom-and-Jerry-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/229.-US-Tom-and-Jerry-Cocktail-Ingredients_Canva-Yuliya-Furman-tom-and-Jerry-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/229.-US-Tom-and-Jerry-Cocktail-Ingredients_Canva-Yuliya-Furman-tom-and-Jerry-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/229.-US-Tom-and-Jerry-Cocktail-Ingredients_Canva-Yuliya-Furman-tom-and-Jerry-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/229.-US-Tom-and-Jerry-Cocktail-Ingredients_Canva-Yuliya-Furman-tom-and-Jerry-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/229.-US-Tom-and-Jerry-Cocktail-Ingredients_Canva-Yuliya-Furman-tom-and-Jerry.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/tom-and-jerry-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tom and Jerry<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is one of our favorite <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whiskey based cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for winter. This warm and boozy spiced milk cocktail will warm you up from the inside out. Often compared to eggnog, it&#8217;s packed with festive spices and a great drink to wrap your hands around with its frosty outside.<\/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. Blood &amp; Sand<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1971 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/19_Blood-and-Sand_V2_22163-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of Blood and Sand Cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/19_Blood-and-Sand_V2_22163-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/19_Blood-and-Sand_V2_22163-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/19_Blood-and-Sand_V2_22163-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/19_Blood-and-Sand_V2_22163-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/19_Blood-and-Sand_V2_22163-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/19_Blood-and-Sand_V2_22163-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/19_Blood-and-Sand_V2_22163.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/blood-and-sand\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blood &amp; Sand cocktail<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> combines whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and blood orange juice. It might seem like an odd combination, but we promise you it is surprisingly delicious (even if you\u2019re not the biggest whiskey fan). Gather the troops, shake one up and give it a go!<\/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. Hot Toddy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4982 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Toddy Cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/hot-toddy-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hot Toddy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ingredients are believed to have been mixed together way back in the mid-1800s and the recipe was very basic, containing a spirit of sorts, sugar and hot water. If you were lucky and you had some, you could add spice or lemon peel. We prefer making it with a top-shelf whiskey and adding some fresh lemon juice and cloves.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. Gold Rush<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2943 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Rush Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/gold-rush-cocktail-recipe\/\">Gold Rush<\/a> cocktail is a gorgeous whiskey-laced variation on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/bees-knees-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bee\u2019s Knees<\/span><\/a> that<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> combines 2 oz bourbon, \u00be oz fresh lemon juice, and \u00be oz honey syrup which is shaken with ice and strained into a rocks glass over fresh ice. The honey syrup featured in the recipe is essentially a simple syrup that can be made at home by whisking together equal parts honey and water over heat, and letting it cool before use.\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>12. John Collins<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2336 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/150.John-Collins-Cocktail_Canva_Mindstyle-john-collins-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of John Collins Cocktail garnished with Lemon Wedges and a Maraschino cherry\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/150.John-Collins-Cocktail_Canva_Mindstyle-john-collins-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/150.John-Collins-Cocktail_Canva_Mindstyle-john-collins-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/150.John-Collins-Cocktail_Canva_Mindstyle-john-collins-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/150.John-Collins-Cocktail_Canva_Mindstyle-john-collins-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/150.John-Collins-Cocktail_Canva_Mindstyle-john-collins-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/150.John-Collins-Cocktail_Canva_Mindstyle-john-collins-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/150.John-Collins-Cocktail_Canva_Mindstyle-john-collins.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/john-collins-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">John Collins<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> features bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda as ingredients. We suggest you choose a top-shelf bourbon like Wild Turkey 101 to deliver sweet vanilla and oak notes that blend brilliantly with zesty fresh lemon juice.<\/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-honored spirit. Cheers!<\/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":3121,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[48,53],"class_list":["post-3118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn","tag-bourbon","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>The 12 Best Whiskey Cocktails Newbies Will Love - 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