Whiskey
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Get to Know the Different Types of Bourbon
Can you tell a single-barrel from a high-rye? Find the best bourbon for you in our expert guide.
Brown Derby
This simple honey-grapefruit cocktail dates to Prohibition, though its origin is a matter of some debate.
Rob Roy
Named for a Scottish revolutionary, a New York City operetta—or both—this effortless scotch cocktail is built to last.
Candied Yams
With a buttery bourbon glaze, this Gourmet legend requires just four ingredients.
Rusty Nail
Rumored to be a Rat Pack favorite, this two-ingredient cocktail is the ultimate throwback after-dinner drink.
Orange Marmalade
This easy orange marmalade recipe requires no obscure equipment and is bound to impress.
New York Sour
The New York Sour is a classic cocktail that combines whiskey, lemon, and simple syrup and then gets a small pour of red wine floated ever so carefully on top.
Irish Coffee
The ultimate winter warmer, Irish coffee is satisfying and timeless and requires only four ingredients.
Manhattan
This Manhattan gets its bright color and sweet pizazz from a little bit of maraschino cherry juice.
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31 Whiskey Cocktails to Sip No Matter the Season
Winter, spring, summer, or fall: Whiskey is an all-occasion spirit.
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39 Classic Cocktails That Shaped the Way We Drink
Mix your way through these iconic drinks for a crash course in the fundamentals of bartending.
Boulevardier
The boulevardier is a classic whiskey cocktail that requires just three ingredients.
Fanciulli
The Fanciulli cocktail is a variation on the Perfect Manhattan—bourbon or rye, and a split of sweet and dry vermouth—that replaces the dry vermouth with Fernet-Branca.
Blinker
Keep your coupes chilled and ready for this simple 3-ingredient rye whiskey cocktail.
Old-Fashioned
The best old-fashioned recipe is the one you love. Made with bourbon or rye, this simple stirred drink is destined to become your new go-to.
Sazeraquiri
A blend of two icons, the Sazeraquiri is greater than the sum of its parts.
Iced Irish Coffee
A classic Irish coffee revives in the winter, but in summer, we prefer this chillier version.
Bow & Arrow
Mezcal and bourbon meet pineapple and cinnamon in this bar-worthy cocktail. Serve with a flaming presentation, or leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.
Sazerac
While there’s no wrong way to toast New Orleans, the Sazerac, a boozy combination of bitters, anise liqueur, and a whole lot of whiskey seems awfully right.
Vieux Carré
Named for the French Quarter of New Orleans, this classic cocktail is complex and boozy. It’s made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine, an herbal liqueur that's sweetened with a touch of honey.