Whiskey cocktails – recipes at home

The content of the article

• How to make whiskey-based cocktails
• Digestif
• Aperitif
• Long drink
• Whiskey Cocktail Recipes
• Whiskey Sauer
• Manhattan
• Rusty Nail
• Blood and Sand
• Boro boro
• Whiskey cola
• Apple whiskey
• Irish coffee
• Peppermint Freshness
• Of gin and lemon juice

Not everyone drinks strong alcoholic drinks because of their tart, pungent taste. There are many cocktails that are less strong and taste more pleasant. Whiskey is one of those strong types of alcohol that is used as the basis for the preparation of drinks. Thanks to it, the taste is aromatic, and the strength of the cocktail is regulated by dilution with juices, lemonades, liquors or other components.

How to make whiskey-based cocktails

Whiskey is a strong alcoholic beverage made from grain. The cooking process is time-consuming, and real whiskey is not so cheap, sold less often. The drink has a pleasant pronounced taste, it is easy to drink both in pure form and in cocktails. Depending on the country and method of preparation, it is also called scotch tape or bourbon. The options for drinks based on that grain alcohol can be listed endlessly. Mix alcohol with different components:

• juice;
• lemonade;
• shvepsom;
• beer
• champagne;
• warmed milk.

Whiskey cocktails are used in different cases. There are three main types: digestives, aperitifs and long drinks. Share drinks according to color, strength and taste. Without even knowing the specific name of the cocktail, you can order any option at the bar, indicating the purpose, and a professional bartender will prepare it based on your request. For home cooking, you may need the following tools:

• shaker;
• strainer;
• mixer;
• cocktail spoon.

Digestif

This type of cocktail has a special purpose and is aimed at improving digestion. The first recipes were invented by American pharmacists. It is good to use during a feast or at the end of a meal. The drink often has a dark color, has a high strength, drink it in small sips, savoring every touch of taste. For cooking, use juices, soft drinks, fruits, ice. Served in dishes with a volume of not more than 150 ml, there are even shots with whiskey.

Aperitif

This type of drink successfully occupies the highest positions in the ranking of bar cocktails. Its direct purpose is to enhance or arouse appetite. Its highlight is often balm or herbal liquor, spices that give a pleasant aroma and bright taste to the whole drink. Aperitifs are not strong, but not quite weak. They are served in different glasses, depending on the cocktail itself. Drink through tubules or in small sips.

Long drink

Such simple whiskey cocktails are popular in nightlife venues where a feast is not provided. Long enjoyment of the drink is achieved by the fact that it is served in a larger volume than the previous ones. In color, it can be absolutely anything, depending on the components with which alcohol is mixed. The number of ingredients is sometimes so large that only professionals who clearly know the proportions can fit them all in one glass. With the right recipe and tools, you can make a long drink even at home..

Whiskey Cocktail Recipes

If you decide to have a home party with delicious cocktails, then you have to stock up on a ton of ingredients to make your drinks fragrant and similar to those served in establishments. If you can do without special dishes (although each cocktail has its own specific way of serving), then without a high-quality alcohol the recipe will not work.

Whiskey Sauer

• Time: 2 minutes.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: Easy.

This cocktail is a digestif. It has a sharp taste, but a very pleasant, soft finish. Sauer is very popular in America, but in other countries this name is necessarily on the bar map of the establishments. Due to the content of citrus juice in the cocktail, pleasant sourness prevails, which drowns out the alcohol taste. Both bourbon and whiskey are suitable for cooking.

Ingredients:

• whiskey – 40 ml;
• lemon juice – 20 ml;
• sugar syrup – 20 ml;
• ice.

Cooking method:

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Mix all liquid components in a shaker..
3. Pass the drink through a small strainer.
4. Garnish with a slice of lemon.

Manhattan

• Time: 2 minutes.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: Easy.

This famous aperitif can easily be prepared independently at home. The main thing that is required is a mixer with which all ingredients are whipped. A whiskey cocktail at home is served in a tall glass on a leg, decorated with cherry if desired. Manhattan has a pleasant taste and is especially popular with the female half for its exquisite serving.

Ingredients:

• bourbon – 50 ml;
• vermouth – 100 ml;
• balm – 15 ml;
• cherry – 2 pcs..

Cooking method:

1. The liquid components are beaten with a mixer for 1-2 minutes.
2. Cherry is placed in the glass, then the drink is poured.
3. All ingredients can be both cold and room temperature..

Rusty Nail

• Time: 3 minutes.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: medium.

The very name of this cocktail comes from the color of the drink. It really resembles rust. According to legend, it was called that because, having prepared it for the first time, the bartender stirred the ingredients with a nail pulled out of the bar counter. A cocktail is made very simple, but you must have in addition to whiskey another indispensable ingredient – Drambuey liquor. In fact, he himself is a complex cocktail consisting of many aromatic herbs, honey, cloves and not only.

Ingredients:

• adhesive tape – 50 ml;
• Drambuy liquor – 25 ml;
• ice.

Cooking method:

1. Fill the Rocks with ice to the brim.
2. Pour liquor and then whiskey.
3. Stir all the ingredients with a cocktail spoon.

Blood and Sand

• Time: 2 minutes.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: Easy.

This cocktail became famous thanks to the film of the same name, in which Sharon Stone starred. Although his recipe was created long before the picture was released (already in the 30th year of the last century), it was still written down in the cocktail book much later. Preparing a drink is very easy, you only need to have a shaker and ice cubes on hand. The pleasant citrus taste and sweetness of cherry liquor perfectly complement whiskey and vermouth.

Ingredients:

• whiskey – 25 ml;
• red vermouth – 25 ml;
• cherry liquor – 25 ml;
• orange juice – 25 ml;
• ice – 150 ml.

Cooking method:

1. A tall glass is filled with ice.
2. All liquid components are mixed in a shaker and filtered through a strainer..

Boro boro

• Time: 5 minutes.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: medium.

Boro-boro is not only delicious, but also very beautiful. They serve it in a large glass and therefore it can rightfully be considered a long drink. The taste of whiskey is almost imperceptible, because it is interrupted by bright notes of vanilla and grapes. Pleasant lime sourness complements the whole bouquet and creates a truly heavenly pleasure. Such a cocktail will be especially pleasant to drink on hot days at a beach party.

Ingredients:

• adhesive tape – 40 ml;
• vanilla liquor – 20 ml;
• lime – 4 wedges;
• grapes – 6 berries;
• crushed ice.

Cooking method:

1. Put lime and grapes at the bottom of the glass. Mash everything with a spoon so that the berries and citrus give juice.
2. Pour crushed ice almost to the brim.
3. Mix the alcohol components in a shaker and pour into a glass.
4. You can do without a shaker and mix the ingredients in the glass itself with a cocktail spoon.

Whiskey cola

• Time: 1 minute.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: Easy.

Perhaps I tried every whiskey at least once in my life. There is no difficulty in cooking – mix the two ingredients and you’re done. This cocktail has its own peculiarity: it is important to correctly calculate the proportions of the components so that the taste of the drink meets the standards (and they are!). To give the drink a special aroma and pleasant acidity, a slice of lemon and mint leaves are added.

Ingredients:

• whiskey – 50 ml;
• Coca-Cola – 150 ml;
• ice;
• lime – 1 slice;
• mint – 2-3 leaves.

Cooking method:

1. Pour ice into a glass.
2. Pour cola and alcohol.
3. Put lime and peppermint.
4. Gently mix with a spoon.

Apple whiskey

• Time: 2 minutes.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: Easy.

This is another simple cocktail with whiskey and juice, which can be a great alternative to the previous recipe with cola. It turns out to be very rich in taste, whiskey is perfectly revealed in combination with apple juice. In another way, the drink is also called “Apple Jack”, because it is believed that Jack Daniel’s is the perfect whiskey, but in practice they use absolutely any.

Ingredients:

• whiskey – 50 ml;
• apple juice without pulp – 150 ml;
• ice – 100 g;
• cinnamon stick;
• lemon slices – for decoration.

Cooking method:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour alcohol and juice.
3. Mix the ingredients with a cinnamon stick and leave it in a glass.
4. Garnish with lemon.

Irish coffee

• Time: 15 minutes.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: medium.

If you want to try something unique and very tasty, then take this recipe for a note. A hot cocktail will be a great treat for guests. He will quickly warm you in the winter, give energy and cheer up after a hard day’s work. For proper mixing of drinks you will need a small Turk, a tall glass, natural coffee, sugar and whipped cream.

Ingredients:

• whiskey – 50 ml;
• sugar – 1 tsp;
• natural coffee – 2 tsp;
• water – 150 ml;
• cream – for decoration.

Cooking method:

1. Pour sugar into a latte glass and pour alcohol. Stir.
2. To make coffee in a Turk in the usual way.
3. After the coffee is prepared, pour it into the alcohol mixture.
4. Garnish with whipped cream.
5. You can sprinkle with grated chocolate or cinnamon.
6. Drink through a pipe or without it.

Peppermint Freshness

• Time: 2 minutes.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: Easy.

Perhaps everyone knows the mojito cocktail, but few people know that there is an analogue of it that is prepared with the addition of whiskey and not rum, and liquor is used instead of mint leaves. To taste, it turns out to be very refreshing and ideal for a beach party. Whiskey can be used absolutely any to your taste, but peppermint liqueur is worth choosing sweet.

Ingredients:

• whiskey – 40 ml;
• peppermint sweet liquor – 10 ml;
• ice;
• mineral water – 50 ml.

Cooking method:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour in alcohol, mix gently with a spoon.
3. If desired, dilute with mineral water.

Of gin and lemon juice

• Time: 2 minutes.
• Servings Per Container: 1 Person.
• Difficulty: Easy.

Another refreshing summer drink, which will be a great treat for guests at the festive table and beyond. The cocktail is very fresh, easy to drink, but it remains strong. Served in small glasses of 100 ml with or without a tube. For decoration, use cherries, grapes or a slice of lemon. Sometimes the edges of the glass are dipped in sugar to get a beautiful sweet edging.

Ingredients:

• whiskey – 30 ml;
• gin – 30 ml;
• ice;
• lemon juice – 20 ml.

Cooking method:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a shaker..
2. Pour ice into a glass and pour alcohol.
3. Garnish at your discretion with berries or lemon.