10 Easy Whiskey Drinks to Make at Home

Bourbon whiskey, a little sugar, and a dash of bitters, stirred up with quality ice and garnished with an orange peel — that’s all there is to it.

This refreshing, citrusy cocktail is always a hit, even with the folks who claim not to be whiskey drinkers.

A whiskey sour is refreshing enough to keep up with a spritz during the warm summer months, and so appropriate during the colder seasons of the year.

If you love a good Paloma and have a thing for grapefruit, it’s time to change things up and give this citrusy whiskey drink a try.

Whiskey is a natural partner to tame the serious sweet of sweet tea. Add a splash of seltzer, and you’ve got yourself an ideal summertime cocktail.

This riff on a whiskey sour starts off like the classic, then mixes in orange juice, Angostura bitters, and grenadine for a hint of sweetness. It’s a cocktail that’s juicy, fresh, and totally approachable.

This old-school drink starts with rye whiskey, then calls for a splash of rich maraschino liqueur to balance the dry vermouth.

This cocktail, with red plums, sage, and rye whiskey, is like a grown-up whiskey sour.

A riff on the classic expat cocktail, this drink has a robust, malty jab softened slightly with lime and ice. Here blended scotch stands in for bourbon, and chocolate bitters lend a hint of the tropics.

This riff on a Manhattan is a post-dinnertime treat that swaps traditional vermouth for rich and chocolatey Amaro Meletti plus a splash of vanilla liqueur.