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Whiskey Cocktails

Spirit-forward and timeless. Find Old Fashioneds, Sours, Manhattans and other whiskey cocktails.

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Whiskey cocktails are where most home bartenders eventually settle. They reward patience and a heavier hand with the spirit, and they're built on a small number of templates: spirit + sugar + bitters (Old Fashioned), spirit + citrus + sugar (Sour), spirit + vermouth + bitters (Manhattan).

This category covers bourbon, rye, Scotch and Irish recipes. Bourbon leans sweet and round; rye is drier and spicier; Scotch and Irish add their own character — peat, malt, smoke depending on the bottle.

Who it's for

Slow sippers, anyone moving past easy vodka drinks, and home bartenders who want to learn balance with just two or three ingredients.

How to choose

Start with an Old Fashioned — it teaches the whole spirit-forward template. Then try a Manhattan for vermouth balance, a Whiskey Sour for citrus balance, and work out from there. Rye if you want drier; bourbon if you want rounder.