Contrary to the popular belief that whisky can only be had either on the rocks or neat- there is a whole world of whisky cocktails that say otherwise, so much so that classics like the Old Fashioned are all about the whisky which goes in the drink.
That being said, here are the best whisky cocktails which you must make at home-
1)Whiskey Sour
Spirit, citrus and sugar—the original big three—come together in the Whiskey Sour. Few cocktails are as quick to satisfy and endlessly customisable as the Whiskey Sour. Add a twist to any component, and you have your own personal spin on this classic sour. We like our Whiskey Sour creamy with egg white and a few dashes of aromatic bitters for a complementary spice note.
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2) Old Fashioned
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When you get right down to it, the Old Fashioned is little more than a slug of whiskey, seasoned and sweetened. Yet for all of its suave simplicity, the drink remains as relevant today as it was when it first captured drinkers’ hearts 200 years ago.
Start by using good whiskey, the rule being that if you wouldn’t sip it by itself it has no place at the helm of an Old Fashioned. (There are other whiskey drinks for masking subpar booze—this isn’t one of them.) From there, the cocktail-minded seem to break into two camps: simple syrup or muddled sugar.
While a barspoon of syrup can cut your prep time in half, it robs the drink of some of the weight and texture that makes it so appealing. And anyway, what’s the big rush? The Old Fashioned isn’t going anywhere.
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3) Sazerac
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A close relative of the Old Fashioned, the Sazerac has been kicking around in one form or another since 1838 (and was trademarked in 1900 by Sazerac Co.). In 2008, it was crowned the official cocktail of New Orleans.
A well-made Rye Sazerac is indeed a tasty thing, full of spice and depth.
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4) Mint Julep
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The Mint Julep is traditionally served in a Highball glass or silver Julep cup over crushed ice and garnished with mint. Since bourbon is the only liquid in the drink, you’ll want to use a high-quality bourbon you know you love.
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5)Boulevardier
Consisting of Whiskey, Vermouth and Campari, the Boulevardier is adored for its balance of bitter, boozy and sweet. Choose your ingredients wisely. The best Boulevardier, like the best Negroni, hinges on a happy marriage between base spirit and vermouth.
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Cheers!