Whiskey

Gold Rush

Gold Rush

The Gold Rush cocktail has become one of the most popular bourbon-based drinks in the world. It’s a sweet, syrupy twist on an Old Fashioned, but with a unique flavor all its own. What makes Gold Rush stand out is that it pairs tart lemon juice with golden honey syrup to give you a drink …

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Whiskey Smash

Whiskey Smash

Whiskey Smash is a cocktail with a long and unique history. Known for its invigorating effect, Whiskey Smash has been around since the mid-19th century, first having its appearance in American literature by novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. As its name implies, Whiskey Smash centers around whiskey-based spirits, such as bourbon and rye, combined with zesty …

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Bourbon Spritz

Bourbon Spritz

A Bourbon Spritz Veneziano or Aperol Spritz, also called Spritz, is an Italian wine-based cocktail, commonly served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy. In fact, the Aperol Spritz became widely popular outside of Italy around 2018 and was ranked as the world’s 9th bestselling cocktail in 2019 by the website Drinks International. Some of the …

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Boulevardier

Boulevardier

The Boulevardier cocktail is a classic combination of whiskey, vermouth, and Campari that was popular in 1920s Prohibition-era Paris. It’s quite similar to the Negroni, however Boulevardier has a slightly darker color and smokier taste due to the whiskey used in place of gin. Its origin story is tied to Erskine Gwynne, an American writer …

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Vieux Carré

Vieux Carré

Vieux Carré is an iconic French-inspired cocktail that was first served over 80 years ago in the legendary Carousel Bar at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans. This cocktail, a deceptively complex mix of rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and Benedictine, has developed a following of die-hard fans that can’t get enough of this …

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New York Sour

New York Sour

The New York Sour has been a fan-favorite amongst cocktail enthusiasts for over a century. A delightful combination of bourbon, tart lemon juice, and fragrant red wine, the New York Sour is an unexpected treat! The cocktail is said to have originated in New York City as early as the 1800s and it’s gained popularity …

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Swizzle

Swizzle

The Bourbon Swizzle is one of the most versatile and impressive cocktails in existence – its heritage dates back hundreds of years! Swizzle is generally made with a combination of fruits, spirits, and syrups, although the exact ingredients may vary. Bourbon is one option that has become increasingly popular to add over time. Swizzles are …

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Hot Toddy

Hot Toddy

The Hot Toddy has been around for centuries and is one of the earliest recorded cocktails. Most historians agree that Hot Toddies were commonly consumed in the 17th century, made with whiskey, tea, hot water, and spices like nutmeg and clove. Some people even say it was used as a homemade remedy to soothe colds …

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Whiskey Sazerac

Whiskey Sazerac

The Whiskey Sazerac cocktail is truly a unique creation with quite a history. Originally made with cognac and absinthe, this cocktail became quite popular in the 1830s in New Orleans. It wasn’t until Prohibition when whiskey replaced the cognac that Whiskey Sazeracs rose to even greater notoriety. This concoction intrigues drinkers today as it combines …

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Highball

Highball

Highball is a classic cocktail with an interesting and mysterious history. It is composed simply of whiskey and a mixer, typically a carbonated beverage like seltzer or ginger ale, but it has been around for many generations. These drinks can be traced back to Scotland, where they were originally made with whisky and soda water. …

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