The 25 Best Whiskey Drinks

Selecting a favorite from the 25 best whiskey drinks is kind of tough. But at least there are plenty of options to choose from.

Old-Fashioned

One thing to note about a lot of whiskey drinks is that there are constant debates on how to make them. But an old-fashioned is fairly simple since it takes simple syrup, a bitters-soaked sugar cube, and whiskey.

Manhattan

This is an upscale way to enjoy your whiskey as it’s typically served in a martini glass. Whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of bitters make this a drink that many have learned to enjoy.

Newton’s Law

Take bourbon and fresh lemon juice and then touch it up with brown sugar and spiced apple butter. It’s a bit of a fancy drink, but it’s also a comfort cocktail that people enjoy.

Classic Whiskey Sour

Anything mixed with sour is going to be a bit sweet. But when made right, this whiskey drink is nice and balanced and should go down smoothly.

Hot Toddy

Hot water, whiskey, lemon, and honey are what you’ll need for this cold-weather drink. It’s one of those that goes down great in the winter, but it’s a little addictive, so drink responsibly.

Boulevardier

The color might throw you off a little, but this is one of the more popular whiskey drinks. Along with sweet vermouth and whiskey, this drink uses Campari, which would account for the color.

Penicillin

The combination of whiskey and ginger is something that sounds quite tasty, right? But one thing to remember is that kind of like a hot toddy, it’s more of a cold-weather drink.

Fancuilli

Whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Fernet Branca are the ingredients for this drink. It’s a bit fancy, but also classic.

Sazerac

This is likely a name that many have heard but not too many know when it comes to drinks. Typically it will use cognac or whiskey, but it will also feature absinthe, bitters, and a sugar cube.

Sneaky Peat

A drink that rivals a white Russian is an interesting one since this is essentially the same thing, just with rye whiskey. Along with that, you add coffee liqueur and cream, and yum.

Paper Plane

Take some Maker’s Mark, Aperol liqueur, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia liqueur, and lemon juice, and you’ve got a fancy drink. Of course, every drink has a garnish, so lemon zest, or a twist, should finish off this cocktail.

Bow & Arrow

Tasty and tangy, this cocktail involves bourbon, mezcal, pineapple, cinnamon, and lime juice. You might pucker a little, but it will be for a good reason.

Blinker

It’s an odd name for a cocktail, right? But rye whiskey, grapefruit juice, and grenadine make for a tasty sip.

Irish Coffee

Strong coffee and Irish whiskey give a great kick in the morning. Not only that, with whipped cream it makes a great winter drink with just enough zip to wake you up.

Blood and Sand

It almost sounds like a Game of Thrones drink, doesn’t it? Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice sound like a very sweet drink, but it should hit the spot.

Fireplace Eggnog

There’s a little bit to this drink, such as high-proof bourbon, aged rum, port, smoky tea, and the requisite dairy and eggs. Making this in a big batch is a good idea for a party.

The Godfather Sour

Scotch, amaretto, sour mix, and an egg white make this drink a delight. It looks a little dodgy if you don’t make it right, but overall it’s quite tasty.

Mint Julep

Muddling the mint leaves is usually where this drink goes wrong with some people. But if you can do that, then add the simple syrup and whiskey, then you’re golden.

Kentucky Buck

Whiskey, ginger beer, muddled berries, and fresh lemon should give your mouth a nice, fruity flavor with a kick. This is one of the spring drinks that a lot of people have enjoyed.

Cowboy Killer

Kind of an ominous name, isn’t it? Taking bitters, almond maraschino liqueur, and scotch, you’ll probably want something salty nearby to counter this.

Bizzy Izzy Highball

It sounds like a busy but happy drink. Combining whiskey, sherry, fresh pineapple, and melon completes this drink and will set your taste buds to dancing.

Brown Derby

Something about that name just doesn’t sound right, but the ingredients make it sound tasty. Bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup mixed together should provide an interesting flavor profile.

Kensington

This sounds like an old and sophisticated drink. It’s kind of like a Manhattan with a spoonful of marmalade.

Paradise Apple

Now that sounds like a tasty drink. Fresh apple cider, elderflower liqueur, honey, dried figs, and bourbon combine to make a very popular fall drink.

Rittenhouse Inn Wassail Punch

That’s a mouthful, and you’ll probably want to get a mouthful of one of the tastier whiskey drinks. Get ready for a sweet shot to your mouth with apple cider, cranberry juice, bourbon, ginger, allspice, and cloves.