3 Mind-Blowing Whiskey Cocktails To Try At Your House Party

Cocktails are a go-to drink option for all kinds of social settings, including bars, lounges, and parties. Made by combining various ingredients such as spirits, liqueurs, juices, sodas, bitters, and syrups, cocktails offer a wide range of flavours, combinations, and presentations. Mixologists and bartenders constantly experiment with new ingredients, techniques, and garnishes to create unique and exciting drinks.

The best thing about these well-crafted alcoholic beverages is that they can be customised according to one’s preferences. Negroni, martini, Moscow Mule, mojito, and cosmopolitan are some common cocktails that are popular across the world. Speaking particularly about whiskey cocktails, they have a separate fan base. With its smooth and warming flavour, this boozy beverage makes you feel relaxed and at ease. Some common whiskey cocktails are the old-fashioned, Manhattan, sazerac, and whiskey sour. 

But if you are looking for some more creative and interesting whiskey cocktails, here are three recipes shared by Rajasekar S., Assistant Beverage Manager, Aloft Bengaluru:

Brew Whiskey

Brew whiskey has everything you need to survive the stress of the day. A perfect balance of whiskey and coffee with a hint of vanilla to ensure you can taste the bourbon wooden barrel finish in your drink. It is easy to prepare and goes well with all kinds of celebrations.

Ingredients:

• 60 ml of whiskey  
• 30 ml of kahlua  
• 2 dashes of coffee bitters  
• 2 dashes of vanilla essence 
• 15 ml of demerara sugar
• roasted Coorg coffee beans

Method 

• Combine all the ingredients, ensuring a thorough shake with the bourbon whiskey to achieve a perfect balance. 
• Serve this exquisite concoction in a chilled coupette glass, garnished with a topping of roasted Coorg coffee beans.

Date Night 

Experience a captivating and harmonious drink that artfully balances the nuances of sweetness and spiciness. Infused with the rich flavours of dates and cinnamon, this spirit-forward concoction elevates your palate with a delightful infusion of sweetness. 

Ingredients: 

• 60 ml of whiskey  
• 30 ml of date and cinnamon syrup
• 22.5 ml of lime juice
• 5 ml demerara sugar

Method 

• Mix the bourbon whiskey with homemade date syrup and a touch of cinnamon. 
• Shake the ingredients well to achieve a balanced and flavourful drink. 
• Pour this delightful concoction into a whiskey glass and enjoy its wonderful taste. 

Rol And Rey 

Enjoy the delightful combination of bourbon and tropical grape brine in this enticing cocktail. The flavours harmonise so perfectly that you'll find yourself coming back for more. With its special notes, this drink offers a unique and enjoyable experience that can be enjoyed throughout the day. 

Ingredients 

• 60 ml of whiskey
• 30 ml of grape brine
• 30 ml of pineapple juice
• 5 ml of sugar syrup

Method  

• Combine all the ingredients and shake them well to create a harmonious blend.
• Pour the mixture into a chilled old-fashioned glass and serve alongside a delightful hand-picked grape punch for a complete and enjoyable experience.