Whiskey Cocktails
Whiskey neat is perfect. Warm, liquid sunshine with no frills, no distractions, no garnish, but sometimes, when the weather is steamy or when you're feeling fancy or maybe you're looking to impress someone, it's nice to have a cold Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, and show the world that you are a civilized, distinguished, adult connoisseur of whiskey. So I thought that I'd give you some suggestions for Whiskey Cocktails that will rock your world and give your life more meaning. ...ok, maybe that was a bit too far, but nevertheless, you should probably learn to make some grownup drinks. I encourage you to mix it up and try any of these with your favorite whiskeys. Why not try a Manhattan with Irish whiskey? It's called an Emerald and it's delicious!
The Tipperary -An Irish take on the Italian Negroni.
A Manhattan -This whiskey cocktail combines sweet vermouth and bitters to bring out the character of your whiskey. If made with Scotch, it's called a Rob Roy. With Irish Whiskey, it's called an Emerald. In a shaker or large glass, combine:
- Ice cubes
- 2 ounces quality whiskey of your choice
- ¾ ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
Whiskey Sour (From Thrillist.com) -Sours have nothing to do with "sour mix," the neon liquid you get in cocktails at karaoke bars, (which are special in ways other than their ingredients). Sours are a category of drink that hit all the right flavors: boozy, sweet, and tart. They follow a 2:1:1 ratio of two parts spirit, one part sour, one part sweet. Any whiskey will do for this simple shaken classic. A mellow, not-too-smoky blended Scotch does the trick nicely, too.
- 2 ounces whiskey
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup (or honey, or agave)
- 2 ounces Irish whiskey
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, from about two limes
- Ginger beer, chilled
- Garnish: lime twist
- Ice Cubes

- 1 ounce Irish whiskey
- 1 ounce Chartreuse
- 1 ounce Italian Vermouth
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1 ounce whiskey
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier

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