Whiskey

Starring two bitter Italian liqueurs, bourbon, and lemon juice, this four-ingredient cocktail is as easy to make as it is to sip.

A smoky scotch float takes this tangy whiskey cocktail to the next level.

This modern eggnog recipe adds a vanilla bean and a smoky tea to the classic formula, evoking that yuletide feeling without drifting into Christmas spice.

Bourbon and peach come together in this Southern take on a French 75.

This twist on the whiskey sour adds blueberries—plus a touch of amaro and funky rum.

A daisy is essentially a sour in which the sweet stuff is a liqueur (instead of just sugar). This whiskey daisy recipe is pretty classic—and totally delicious.

The whiskey sour, a simple combination of whiskey, sugar, and fresh lemon juice is one of the most important developments in cocktails.

This fall whiskey punch has all the flavors of a pumpkin spice latte, but it’s completely transparent.

A classic hot toddy is a perfect way to warm up on a cold evening—and it only requires three ingredients and some boiling water.

Seasoned, smoked, and slicked with a simple maple whiskey glaze, these chicken lollipops are epic for any summer celebration.

A classic whiskey cocktail made with bourbon and mint is even more fragrant when you flavor your simple syrup.

A classic Southern cake, after winning first prize at the county fair in Columbus, Georgia, Lane Cake also earned the name “Prize Cake.” 

This cocktail with rye whiskey, pineapple, and sherry sits right at home with the way we drink now, but it dates back to 1917.

The Manhattan is a classic cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth.

The Manhattan/Brooklyn cocktail riff that birthed a dozen others, Vincenzo Errico’s Red Hook was first served at the original Milk & Honey, the influential bar in New York.

Though this pâté can be eaten the day it's made, we find it even more flavorful when made one or two days ahead. If you use several small ramekins instead of a pâté crock or terrine, you may need more clarified butter to seal the tops.