Is whiskey your go to spirit for cocktails? Then you will love this collection of 30 whiskey cocktails to add to your mixology recipe book!
For years now, vodka has been the highest selling spirit in the United States by volume. However, whiskey has been slowly creeping up to it and is poised to takeover as the highest selling in the US very soon. This is partially due to the introduction and popularity of flavored whiskies like Fireball cinnamon whiskey.
Types of Whiskey
Before the introduction of flavored whiskies, there were still numerous types of whiskey on the market. They are categorized by where they are made and they each have a their own taste:
- Scotch – Made in Scotland.
- Irish – Made in Ireland.
- Bourbon, Rye and Tennessee – These whiskies are all made in the United States.
- Japanese – Made in Japan.
- Canadian – Made in Canada.
The different whiskies go well with different cocktail flavors.
Speaking of cocktails – I promised you a collection of 30 whiskey cocktails, didn’t I? I searched high and low for the best cocktail recipes using the various types of whiskey and I think you are going to love them! Scroll down and take a look. Which one would you like to try first?
Whiskey Cocktails
Is whiskey your go to spirit for cocktails? Then you will love this collection of 30 cocktails with whiskey to add to your mixology recipe book!
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Whiskey Used: Irish
Spiked hot chocolate is your cocktail staple for winter! This recipe features Irish Whiskey, dark chocolate, and marshmallows. Creamy and delicious.
Blood Orange Bourbon Smash
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
A light and citrus-y drink that combines blood oranges with bourbon and is topped off with a blood orange slice and mint.
Tropical Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktail
Whiskey Used: Peanut Butter
Feel like you've been whisked away to an island paradise with this flavor combination of pineapple, peanut butter, and coconut.
Orange Whiskey Sour
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
This delicious whiskey sour recipe goes down so easily! Flavored with orange juice and topped with whipped cream and a cherry, it's a tasty cocktail treat.
Brown Sugar-Peach Mint Julep
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
A brown sugar simple syrup sweetens this mint julep made with muddled peaches. A refreshing and sweet cocktail.
White Russian with Whiskey
Whiskey Used: Irish
In this Irish White Russian recipe, you'll replace the classic vodka and Kahlua with Irish whiskey and coffee liqueur. You'll keep the Baileys. This White Russian cocktail is a fun twist on my favorite drink! Perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
Apple Cider Whiskey Boulevardier
Whiskey Used: Rye
A delicious fall cocktail that combines apple cider, homemade cinnamon simple syrup, rye whiskey, Campari, sweet vermouth and a squeeze of fresh orange.
Strawberry Rhubarb Whiskey Sour
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
Learn how to make your own strawberry-infused bourbon and rhubarb simple syrup for this whiskey sour.
Whisky Ginger Julep
Whiskey Used: Scotch
Scotch, ginger liqueur, prosecco, and mint come together in this twist on a classic mint julep recipe.
Vieux Carre Cocktail
Whiskey Used: Rye
The Vieux Carre cocktail is named after the French Quarter of New Orleans. It is a complex drink that seems to have a little bit of everything!
Horchata Drink
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
This delicious horchata cocktail combines some of your favorite flavors, AND it's boozy! Warm, creamy, and perfect for cold weather.
(see our other winter cocktails!)
Crown Apple Cocktail
Whiskey Used: Apple
Pomegranate juice, apple flavored whiskey, and ginger ale blend together to give you a drink that tastes like fall in a glass!
Cranberry Old Fashioned
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
Homemade cranberry simple syrup, bitters, and bourbon served on ice. It is somehow both tart and sweet at the same time.
Black Manhattan
Whiskey Used: Rye
A twist on the classic Manhattan drink, this version uses a walnut liqueur in place of the traditional vermouth. This gives it a nice nutty flavor.
Cherry Whiskey Sour
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
This cherry whiskey sour recipe uses maraschino cherries and their juice as the sweetener. It’s easy to make and oh, so smooth and tart!
Tropical Delight Whisky Cocktail
Whiskey Used: Japanese
This is a light drink with a bite from ginger and a tropical note with pineapple. Feel like you are at a resort while drinking this cocktail!
Bourbon Margarita
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
A margarita with a bourbon twist! Not a fan of tequila? This recipe replaces the tequila with bourbon. Now you can enjoy margaritas!
The Tangerine Daisy
Whiskey Used: Rye
A little pick-me-up cocktail for when you aren't feeling 100%; of course it is good anytime!
PB&J Cocktail
Whiskey Used: Peanut Butter
The classic kid's sandwich gets a decidedly grownup makeover! Peanut butter whiskey and strawberry jelly give you the flavors you enjoy in this drink. I love the garnish Erin used on this cocktail!
Drunken Rudolph
Whiskey Used: Cinnamon
An adorable cocktail made with hot cocoa, vanilla ice cream, Fireball and Baileys Irish Cream.
Rosemary Brown Derby
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
The classic Brown Derby recipe is updated with rosemary and a bit of soda water. The rosemary goes well with the grapefruit juice and who doesn't like a little bubbly in their drinks?
Strawberry Samurai
Whiskey Used: Japanese
Whiskey with strawberry syrup, rice wine vinegar, Strega, and cardamom bitters. It may seem strange to add vinegar to a drink, but it is acidic just like lemon or lime and it works!
Whisky Fizz Cocktail
Whiskey Used: Cinnamon
This blackberry cocktail is made with cinnamon whiskey and ginger ale. An easy and delicious drink!
Irish Coffee
Whiskey Used: Irish (obviously)
Smooth, creamy and delicious, this whisky drink is like a cocktail and a dessert in one!
Lavender Hard Lemonade
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
This hard lemonade recipe includes lavender syrup for a cocktail that both smells and tastes delicious! Learn how to mix it here.
Bourbon Iced Tea with Citrus
Whiskey Used: Bourbon
You'll want to make a pitcher of this cocktail! It is so refreshing with citrus tea made with blood orange, lemon and lime.
Chamomile Whiskey Cocktail
Whiskey Used: Rye and Honey Bourbon
This highly rated cocktail recipe is made with chamomile tea, honey and two types of whiskey. A crisp, refreshing drink made sweet with a homemade honey simple syrup.
Blue Whiskey Cocktail
Whiskey Used: Irish
A blend of Hypnotiq, fresh blueberries, Blue Curacao, Sprite and whiskey. A refreshing cocktail with a beautiful blue hue!
Lynchburg Lemonade
Whiskey Used: Tennessee
Named for the city that is home to the Jack Daniels distillery, the Lynchburg lemonade is a drink that goes down easily and is great for summer parties. It has a bit of an interesting history you may want to look up—it involves a legal battle.
The Penicillin
Whiskey Used: Blended and Single Malt Scotch
This cocktail will cure what ails you! If you like a not-so-sweet drink, this one is for you.
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