18 Wonderful Whiskey Cocktails

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Discover 18 wonderful whiskey cocktails. They’re all easy to craft at home and a pleasure to sip with somebody special.

Some of these whiskey cocktails feature American bourbon and rye while others feature Irish and Scottish whiskey. Try them all to find your personal favorite.

1. Black Manhattan

The Black Manhattan takes the original Manhattan to new heights with its rich, deep flavors.
Black Manhattan Recipe

2. Boulevardier

A Boulevardier cocktail is a Negroni crafted with bourbon instead of gin. Craft one at home in just five minutes.
Boulevardier Recipe

3. Brooklyn

Brooklyn isn't just the most populated borough in New York City. It's also a pre-prohibition cocktail that sips like a dream.
Brooklyn Recipe

4. Brown Derby

Easy to craft and a pleasure to imbibe, the Brown Derby cocktail is ideal for a lazy brunch or a cozy night by the fire. The addition of maple syrup makes this prohibition cocktail simply impossible to resist.
Brown Derby Recipe

5. Emerald

The Emerald cocktail is proof that there are many roads to cocktail bliss. It's also a fine Irish whiskey cocktail that's as easy to craft as it is to sip.
Emerald Recipe

6. Godfather Cocktail

Inspired by the original Godfather movie, the Godfather is a two-ingredient cocktail that's impossible to refuse thanks to its easy recipe and sweet yet sophisticated flavor.
Godfather Cocktail

7. Gold Rush

The Gold Rush glitters bright in the cocktail galaxy. Craft the tasty bourbon cocktail at home in just five minutes.
Gold Rush Recipe

8. Irish Coffee

Kick start your day (or keep a long day going) with a classic Irish Coffee. Surprisingly easy to craft at home, the boozy caffeinated beverage will wake you up (or keep you up) and make you happy after just a few sips.
Irish Coffee Recipe

9. Kentucky Mule

The Kentucky Mule is the ideal mule for anybody who adores bourbon.
Kentucky Mule Recipe

10. Maple Bourbon Smash

Sweet and boozy, the Maple Bourbon Smash is ideal to pair with brunch or sip at night by the fire. As a bonus, it's easy to craft the delightful cocktail at home in just five minutes.
Maple Bourbon Smash Recipe

11. Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is one of the most classic of classic cocktails. Craft one at home in just five minutes.
Old Fashioned Recipe

12. Paper Plane

Despite its fun name and festive color, the Paper Plane is a sophisticated bourbon cocktail that's ideal for serious cocktail drinkers. It's also a tasty tipple that's super easy to craft at home.
Paper Plane Recipe

13. Rob Roy

Essentially a Manhattan that's crafted with scotch instead of bourbon or rye, the Rob Roy is a classic cocktail that's sweet, smoky and sophisticated.
Rob Roy Recipe

14. Tipperary

It may be a 'long way to Tipperary' but the journey to craft a Tipperary cocktail is short and sweet. Follow our easy Tipperary cocktail recipe and start sipping the potent classic cocktail in mere minutes.
Tipperary Recipe

15. Whiskey Ginger

Easy to craft with whiskey and ginger ale, the Whiskey Ginger cocktail isn't just a great drink to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day. It's a great drink to enjoy all year long.
Whiskey Ginger Recipe

16. Whiskey Highball

Treat yourself to a timeless yet modern Whiskey Highball. The two-ingredient cocktail has been around for centuries but it tastes as fresh as ever.
Whiskey Highball Recipe

17. Whiskey Smash

The Whiskey Smash is a refreshing pre-prohibition cocktail that's more sweet than sour. It's also super easy to craft at home with just a handful of ingredients.
Whiskey Smash Recipe

18. Whiskey Sour

The Whiskey Sour ranks as one of the most popular drinks in the world. It's a pleasure to drink and a breeze to craft at home.
Whiskey Sour Recipe

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Daryl and Mindi Hirsch
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Saveur Magazine’s BEST TRAVEL BLOG award winners Daryl and Mindi Hirsch share their culinary travel experiences and recipes on their website 2foodtrippers. Since launching the site in 2012, they’ve traveled to over 40 countries in their quest to bring readers a unique taste of the world.

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