Best Whiskey Cocktail Recipes

Whether you prefer bourbon's caramel sweetness, rye's spicy bite, or Scotch's smoky depth, whiskey makes for some of the greatest cocktails ever conceived. These are the best whiskey cocktail recipes — from the simple to the sophisticated.

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Manhattan

Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters — stirred until ice cold and silky smooth. Arguably the greatest cocktail ever made. Get the full Manhattan recipe →

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Old Fashioned

Sugar, bitters, bourbon, and an orange twist. The original cocktail, and still the gold standard for whiskey drinks. Get the full Old Fashioned recipe →

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Sazerac

New Orleans' iconic rye cocktail with an absinthe rinse and Peychaud's bitters. Deeply complex and utterly unlike anything else. Get the full Sazerac recipe →

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Whiskey Sour

Bourbon, lemon juice, and a frothy egg white — sweet, sour, and deeply satisfying. One of the most approachable whiskey cocktails. Get the full Whiskey Sour recipe →

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Boulevardier

The whiskey-lover's Negroni — bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Rich, warming, and perfect for colder months. Get the full Boulevardier recipe →

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Mint Julep

Bourbon, fresh mint, sugar, and crushed ice in a frosted silver cup. The official drink of the Kentucky Derby and a Southern summer staple. Get the full Mint Julep recipe →