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Best Whisky Based Cocktails

There are a lot of cocktail recipes that utilize whisky, and they’re a perfect way to enjoy the spirit. In addition to being delicious, these drinks also make great gifts or party favours. In this blog i have listed best whisky based cocktails for you guys to try.

Whisky cocktails and recipes are some of the most popular drink options available, especially among bartenders with a flavor and alcohol type preference towards this liquour. Whisky doubles as an ingredient in other drinks too and can be blended with many different ingredients to create concoctions that get the crowds drooling. Whisky is also a spirit that goes well with various mixers and syrups beyond your basic soft drinks and colas.

5 Best Whisky Based Cocktails

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New York Sour is a classic cocktail made with rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and red wine. It was invented in New York City in the 1870s by Jerry Thomas—a bartender known for developing scores of popular drinks. Thomas’s recipe was later adapted by many other bartenders around the country and even internationally.

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A hot toddy is a drink that you can make at any time of the day. It’s perfect for when you’re feeling a little under the weather, or just looking for something warm and soothing after a long day. The hot toddy cocktail is a classic cocktail that dates back to the early 1700s. Here is the Hot Toddy Cocktail Recipe.. 

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Sweet Manhattan is a classic cocktail that has been in existence since 1850. It owes its name to the popularity of the fruit brandy, then called “mammoth” and now known as Knickerbocker, which was made by the Knickerbocker Company of New York City. The drink also gained popularity at that time with the U.S. Military, who favored it for its ability to ward off scurvy. 

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This is a simple drink made by combining two items into one glass. Here we have put together step-by-step instructions on how to make the Rusty Nail cocktail at home. It’s easy to make and tastes great! Rusty nail cocktail is one of the strongest, simplest, and most potent cocktails ever. Here is the detailed Rusty Nail Cocktail Recipe for you to try.

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This cocktail is a classic, but it’s worth getting to know the history behind it. The original recipe called for 1 part whisky and 1 part sweet vermouth (both of which had to be at least 30 years old). It was first served at New York’s Oyster Bar in 1861 by John J. Duff, who liked to add orange slices and cherries with each drink he ordered.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a new cocktail, take some inspiration from the world of whisky. There are so many varieties out there with different tastes and aromas, but all of them can be used to make great drinks. Try one of above mentioned best five whisky based cocktails for yourself and see how your favourite whisky goes with other ingredients.