Whiskey is one of the most versatile beverages in the liquor market; it comes in practically endless variations. Its varied flavor profile lends itself well to drinks way beyond simply neat or on the rocks. Learn how to make interesting whiskey cocktails at home with this beautiful beverage.
New Whiskey Cocktails to Try
1. Giro d'Italia
Named for a multi-stage bicycle race, a mixologist in New York created this cocktail. It consists of a delicate balance of acid and sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Elijah Craig bourbon
- .75 oz fresh lemon juice
- .75 oz agave syrup
- 2 cherry tomatoes
- 5 fresh basil leaves
To make this unique whiskey cocktail, muddle four of the basil leaves with the tomatoes. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake over ice. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass with ice and garnish with the final basil leaf.
2. The Golden Dram
It’s rare to see bourbon and champagne in a glass together, yet that’s exactly what this cocktail does. Created in Scotland, you can now make this whiskey cocktail at home.
Ingredients:
- .75 oz Aberfeldy 12-year Scotch
- 1 sugar cube soaked in Angostura bitters
Soak the sugar cube with three good dashes of the bitters in a champagne flute. Add the Aberfeldy single malt and top it with the Prosecco to make this unique whiskey cocktail.
3. Casanova
Channel your love of winter with this hot toddy neighbor. It contains a few unique bar mixes, but trust us, it’s very worth it.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Elijah Craig Small Batch bourbon
- .25 oz Licor 43
- .25 oz St. Elizabeth allspice Dram
- .25 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 bar spoon PAMA Pomegranate liqueur
- 1 bar spoon Don Nuño Oloroso sherry
- 3 oz hot water
Layer each ingredient into a toddy mug and top with the cinnamon-infused lemon water. Serve immediately.
4. Hanzo Steel
It’s time to break out your Japanese whiskey with this unique whiskey cocktail. Make your own honey syrup by mixing a 1:1 ratio of high-quality honey with warm water. Then, use the following ingredients to make this whiskey cocktail at home:
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