Whiskey can be drunk not only in its pure form, but also in combination with other drinks. We present to your attention the 10 best whiskey cocktails according to alcofan.com. In compiling the rating, we were guided by popularity and ease of preparation so that readers can make these cocktails at home.
1. Irish coffee
This cocktail combines excellent taste and the availability of ingredients, which is why it tops our rating. It began to be prepared at the Irish Shannon Airport for transit passengers flying to America. In 1952, a journalist from San Francisco, after returning home, gave the recipe to a local bar, a few years later the whole world learned about the drink.
Composition:
- Irish whiskey – 50 ml;
- non-carbonated water – 100 ml;
- sugar syrup – 10 ml;
- ground natural coffee – 30 grams;
- fresh cream (33%) – 50 ml.
Preparation: Brew coffee with water. Add whiskey, syrup and hot coffee to a glass. After stirring with a spoon, put well-whipped cream on top of the glass.
2. Dry Manhattan
Considered a classic whiskey-based cocktail. According to legend, Winston Churchill’s mother came up with the recipe, but the cocktail began to be prepared not in the UK, but in Manhattan bars, hence the name. Differs in lightness and pleasant fruity flavor.
Composition:
- whiskey – 20 ml;
- orange juice – 20 ml;
- apricot juice – 20 ml;
- cocktail cherry – 1 pc.
Preparation: mix whiskey and juices in a shaker, then pour the drink into a cocktail glass. Put a cherry on top for decoration.
3. Whiskey-cola
Disputes regarding the taste of this cocktail have not subsided so far, because of the specific taste, some critics call it “rubber” or “buggy”. But whiskey and cola have much more fans than opponents.
Composition:
- whiskey (Bell’s, William Lawson’s, Jack Daniel’s, Ballantynes, etc.) – 50 ml;
- cola (pepsi or coca-cola) – 50 ml;
- ice cubes.
Preparation: fill a glass with ice cubes, add whiskey and cola in equal proportions, mix well.
Vasily Zakharov has slightly different proportions.
4. Whiskey Sour
One of the most popular American cocktails. In the classic version, it is prepared with lemon juice, although there are variations where orange fresh is used. Thanks to the citrus additive, the drink has a sour taste. Bourbon or Scotch whiskey is used as an alcohol base. Ideal for a digestif (dessert spirit).
Composition:
- bourbon (Jack Daniel’s or other American whiskey) – 40 ml;
- lemon juice – 20 ml;
- sugar syrup – 20 ml.
Preparation: mix all the ingredients in a shaker with ice, strain through a strainer and pour into a cocktail glass.
5. Good health
The name is not accidental, in order to drink several servings of this strong alcoholic cocktail with whiskey and rum at once, you need to be a real hero. Its rich taste is liked by most men.
Composition:
- whiskey – 20 ml;
- rum – 20 ml;
- cherry liqueur – 20 ml;
- Drambuie liqueur – 20 ml.
Drambuie is made near Edinburgh from Scotch single malt whiskey with the addition of nutmeg, honey, anise and saffron. It can also be purchased in Russia.
Preparation: mix all the ingredients and pour into a cocktail glass filled with ice cubes.
6. Apple whiskey
Thanks to its exquisite taste, this cocktail is a welcome guest at any party.
Composition:
- Irish whiskey – 50 ml;
- apple juice – 150 ml;
- cinnamon sticks – 5 grams;
- green apple – 30 grams;
- ice cubes – 200 grams.
Preparation: fill the glass with ice, add whiskey and apple juice, stir with a spoon. A cinnamon stick and a fan of sliced apples are used as decoration.
7. Blood and sand
Named after the film of the same name, which was re-shot several times. The latest version from 1989 stars Sharon Stone in the title role. The cocktail recipe was first published in 1930 in the legendary bartending book The Savoy Cocktail Book.
Composition:
- Scottish whiskey – 25 ml;
- cherry liqueur – 25 ml;
- red vermouth – 25 ml;
- orange juice – 25 ml;
- ice cubes – 150 grams.
Preparation: add all the ingredients to the shaker, mix thoroughly, strain and pour the cocktail into a tall glass.
8. Minty freshness
An original combination that eventually found its connoisseurs. The cocktail is remembered for a long aftertaste.
Composition:
- whiskey (Jack Daniel’s or others) – 40 ml;
- mint liqueur – 10 ml;
- mineral water without gas – 30 ml.
Preparation: fill the glass with ice cubes, add whiskey, liqueur and water. To stir thoroughly. If the finished drink seemed too viscous or strong, the amount of mineral water can be increased.
9. Creamy whiskey
A sweet airy cocktail reminiscent of ice cream, but with an alcoholic touch.
Composition:
- whiskey – 50 ml;
- dark chocolate – 10 grams;
- sugar syrup – 10 ml;
- vanilla ice cream – 150 grams;
- cream (33%) – 15 ml;
- ice – 150 grams.
Preparation: fill a wine glass to the top with ice cubes, beat ice cream, syrup, cream and whiskey in a blender. Pour the cocktail into a glass, garnish with a chocolate stick on top. Drink through a straw.
10. Russian Whiskey
It is called “Russian” because of the vodka in the composition. It turns out a moderately strong alcoholic cocktail with a balanced taste.
Composition:
- whiskey – 20 ml;
- martini Bianco – 20 ml;
- vodka – 1 teaspoon;
- ice – a few cubes.
Preparation: mix vodka, vermouth and whiskey in a shaker, pour into a low rounded glass, add a couple of ice cubes. You can also decorate the edge of the glass with “sugar frost”.
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