Whiskey is a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed neat, with ice, or in a delicious array of cocktails. You can create a sour concoction or a sweet dessert drink. Try one of the beverages below to enjoy whiskey in a new way on your next night out. 

7 Delicious Whiskey Cocktails

1. Tallulah

If you enjoy the Southern tradition of peanuts in Coke, this cocktail is for you. Blend whiskey, Coke, and a splash of peanut orgeat. Garnish with peanuts and enjoy this grown-up version of a childhood favorite.

2. Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sour

The advantage of this fresh cocktail is that it can be made in pitchers for a party. Meyer lemons are sweeter, softer, and less tangy than regular lemons. Juice the lemons and combine with simple syrup, whiskey, and ice for an easy crowd-pleasing drink. Place halved lemons in the pitcher, or for a single serving, garnish the glass with a peel.

3. Apple Pie

This is another easy blend and appropriate for the winter season. Mix bourbon, cinnamon syrup, whiskey, vanilla vodka, and apple cider in a cocktail shaker. Shake well and pour over ice. Garnish the drink with a cinnamon stick.

4. Blackberry Whiskey

For those who like their whiskey and beer chasers, combine bourbon, whiskey, and a bit of wheat beer over muddled blackberries, mint, lemon juice, and sugar. Add ice, garnish with a combination of berries and mint, and serve in a highball glass. This drink makes a perfect pre-dinner cocktail. 

5. Bloody Hell

Another favorite beer and whiskey combination is the Bloody Hell. Mix blood orange juice, your spirits, a slice of jalapeño, and agave syrup in a shaker and shake well. Pour over ice and add a splash of your preferred IPA. 

6. Miami Sour

This drink combines whiskey, Frangelico, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a red wine float. Garnish the glass with a piece of citrus and a cherry. This drink can be enjoyed after dinner or with dessert. 

7. Manhattan

This go-to classic uses Rye, sweet vermouth, and real Angostura bitters. Expert mixologists suggest a few drops of cherry juice to enhance the taste. Top it off with a cherry, and serve cold. 

 

If you are craving a new whiskey to try, or need a gluten-free option, Dalton Distillery in Dalton, GA, has the perfect spirit for you. Their recipe has been in the family for five generations and uses regionally sourced sunflower seeds and corn for the mash, making for a nutty and delicious drink to enjoy neat or in cocktails. Call (706) 483-2790 to learn more information or visit the website to view the products and retailers.