Whiskey Recipes

Mountain Tea

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This week’s drink is perfect for the darkening skies upon us. Get out of the cold and warm up with this spiked blackberry tea. We think the folks over at Canadian Club submitted this one, but we are not entirely sure. Who cares? It’s down right tasty!… Read more

Black Grouse (and the Black & Blue cocktail)

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The makers of Famous Grouse blended scotch have a new offering: Black Grouse. The new guy is a blend of smoky, peaty malts and Famous Grouse. It seems like an attempt to snare scotch fans who prefer single malt Islay to the blends but are looking for an affordable, everyday (and possibly mixable) alternative. It goes for about $25–$30 a bottle.

A pleasantly smoky nose is followed by a nice peated start on the front … Read more

Harvest Highball

Autumn is my favorite season. The weather is mild but not yet cold. Nature changes colors. And it’s time for apple drinks!

The Harvest Highball uses apple cider, ginger liqueur, rye whiskey, and just a touch of cinnamon. It is a crisp, dry cocktail with an apple overtone and a ginger kick. The cinnamon and apple mixed just enough to make me think of fresh baked apple pie.

Ingredients

    1 1/2 oz rye whiskey
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Irish Tea Punch

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The holidays are coming! Not that we need an excuse to whip out the punch bowl, but this is the season. What party is complete with out punch? This week we’re featuring on a classic whiskey tea punch. It’s easy, tasty and will leave you guests full of cheer.… Read more

Wicked Sky

Thanks, Tommy!… Read more

Road Kill

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Red Devil

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Devil’s Poison

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The Whiskey Sour 101

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September is National Bourbon Heritage Month and the folks at Wild Turkey wanted to share their twist on the classic Whiskey Sour. They replace the sweet and sour with grapefruit & lime juices mixed with honey, which creates a fruitier sour. The 101 proof bourbon gives it a nice kick!… Read more

Jameson Old Fashioned

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Mixology Monday is on a Wednesday this month, but whatever, it is being hosted by our friend Lindsay at Brown, Bitter and Stirred

What better occasion to post this wonderful Jameson Old Fashioned that I enjoyed at PDT in New York?… Read more