Entries Categorized as 'Whiskey'

  • The Old-Fashioned: The aptly-named Old-Fashioned is one of the earliest classic cocktails, with at least one written recipe dating back to 1895. In fact, this drink is such a standby that it gave its name to the type of glass it’s traditionally served in (the ten ounce “old fashioned”). It mixes the flavor of bourbon (or rye, or scotch) with bitter, sweet and sour. The Old-Fashioned is like the grown-up version of the Whiskey Sour. As is typical with cocktails that have been ... READ MORE
  • Mint Julep: The Mint Julep is kind of like the Mojito of the southeastern United States. It’s a refreshing combination of mint, sugar, bourbon and water, perfect for sipping on hot days. The major difference between it and the Mojito is that it uses bourbon instead of rum. The Mint Julep Leaves from 4 to 6 mint sprigs Granulated sugar to taste (really traditional recipes call for 2 sugar cubes; the more modern version is 1/2 oz simple syrup) 3 ounces bourbon mint sprig for garnish Put the ... READ MORE
  • The Manhattan: Unlike a lot of the cocktails we feature, the Manhattan’s recipe hasn’t changed much over the years. You can vary the proportion of vermouth to bourbon to get the amount of sweetness you want, or you can shake it instead of stirring it, but the ingredients always remain the same. The original recipe used rye rather than bourbon, and if you can find rye, that’s the preferred spirit. However, straight rye’s not that widely available these days, so Canadian whiskey ... READ MORE
  • Whiskey Sour: The recipe for the Whiskey Sour has evolved a little over the years. For a long time, bartenders made it with bottled sour mix, and that gave it a taste more like candy than a refreshing beverage. Now we’re returning to the old-fashioned way of making this drink, with one little improvement: you can use simple syrup (sugar water) instead of sugar. It’s no different on the flavor – it just mixes easier. However you make the Whiskey Sour, its flavors ... READ MORE