Top 10 Whisky based Cocktails

By Ankit Kumar May 26, 2023

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1. The Blood & Sand

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Whisky cocktail for haters: Blood & Sand. Whisky, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, orange juice. Shake, pour in coupe glass, add orange twist.

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2. The Hot Toddy

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Classic mid-Victorian whisky drink, called Todd, made with whisky, honey, lemon and boiling water - jazz up with spices. Now used as remedy.

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3. The Manhattan

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Manhattan cocktail origin uncertain; O. H. Byron's 1884 recipe popularized it using American rye whiskey, garnished with lemon twist.

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4. The Mint Julep

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An iconic American cocktail associated with Kentucky Derby for over 80 years. Made with fresh mint, bourbon, sugar, and bitters, served over crushed ice.

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5. The Old Fashioned

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Original whisky cocktail dated 1806; made with sugar cube soaked in bitters, rye or bourbon whisky, ice, stirring. Garnish with orange zest.

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6. The Penicillin

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A modern cocktail classic made with two Scotches, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and honey syrup. Rich, smoky, and spicy. Garnish with ginger.

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7. The Rob Roy

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Manhattan's cousin, Rob Roy, a sweet Scotch cocktail created in 1894 at the Waldorf-Astoria. Sweet vermouth and bitters mix with Scotch.

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8. The Rusty Nail

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Simple Scotch whisky cocktail with Drambuie liqueur, popularized by the Rat Pack in 1950s-60s NYC. Combine 3 parts whisky with 1 part Drambuie over ice.

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9. The Sazerac

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Sazerac cocktail originated in New Orleans in 1873. It was made with Rye whiskey due to phylloxera that hit the Cognac industry.

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10. The Whisky Sour

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Whisky Sour: Bourbon, lemon, egg white & sugar mixed and served over ice; evolved from rum-based Punch to prevent sailors' scurvy, still enjoyed today.

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