Whiskey is a drink with a deep aroma, multi-layered flavor with smoky notes, warm hints of vanilla or caramel. It is a versatile drink that reveals itself not only in its pure form but also in combination with various ingredients. Based on whiskey, wonderful cocktails are made by adding citrus juices, vermouth, honey, ginger, and even tea.
To make stylish cocktails at home, you can buy different varieties of the drink in small volumes. It is convenient to order mini whiskey on the site MAUDAU — this way you can test several options and find your favorite drink for your home bar.
Let's move on to interesting whiskey-based recipes.
Old Fashioned: a classic that never goes out of style
Necessary ingredients:
50 ml rye whiskey;
1 teaspoon of sugar;
1 ml Angostura bitters;
5–10 ml soda;
ice cubes.
In a glass, place the sugar, pour in the Angostura and soda, and muddle until dissolved. Add the whiskey and large ice cubes. To reduce the strength, you can add pure drinking water.
Whiskey Sour: a fresh combination of tartness and strength
What you need:
50 ml whiskey;
25 ml lemon juice;
20 ml simple syrup;
egg white (optional);
ice.
Mix all components in a shaker, shake well. Then add ice and shake again. Strain into a glass. The drink is balanced: the lemon freshness successfully emphasizes the warmth of the whiskey.
Manhattan: an elegant cocktail for the evening
Ingredients:
50 ml rye whiskey;
20 ml sweet vermouth;
2 dashes of Angostura bitters;
ice cubes;
cherry for garnish.
Mix all ingredients together with ice in a mixing glass and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry. The drink has a deep, slightly sweet taste with a delicate bitterness.
Irish Coffee: for fans of warm dessert drinks
What you need:
40 ml Irish whiskey;
120 ml freshly brewed hot coffee;
1 teaspoon brown sugar;
30 ml lightly whipped cream.
In a shaker, mix hot coffee and sugar, pour into a special glass with a handle. Add the whiskey and stir gently. Top with a layer of cold cream using a spoon. This sweet cocktail has warming properties.
Highball: a quick refreshing option
Ingredients:
40 ml whiskey;
ginger ale or soda water;
ice cubes.
Fill a tall glass with ice, add the whiskey and top up with soda water or ginger ale. This light refreshing cocktail is perfect for warm days and evenings.
Hot Toddy: a warming drink for cold weather
Main ingredients:
40 ml whiskey;
150 ml hot water;
1 teaspoon honey;
lemon;
cinnamon (optional).
Pour hot water into a glass, add honey and stir. Then pour in the whiskey and add a slice of lemon. The drink has a pleasant aroma and soft warmth — a great option for a winter evening.
Where to buy everything for cocktails
Whiskey-based mixes are an endless number of combinations, from refreshing options to deep classic compositions. You can buy quality whiskey and other alcohol at MAUDAU's important stuff market. The site also has various accessories for making cocktails. Buy everything you need, experiment with recipes.
