According to cocktail historian David Wondrich, the Old Fashioned is a direct descendant of the earliest known cocktail, which in 1806 consisted of "a little water, a little sugar, a lot of liquor and ...

1.5 oz. blended Scotch whisky 0.5 oz. Cointreau 0.5 oz. sweet vermouth 0.5 oz. fresh lime juice Ice You’re supposed to use blended peated Scotch whisky for this. I kind of reject that as a nice peated ...

Fall is the ideal time for whiskey. Yes, we realize we’ve said that about summer and winter as well, but we really mean it this time. This season is all about transitions, and not necessarily the ...

It feels like a trap, doesn’t it? Like seeing a restaurant called Very Good Restaurant? To me, the name of the Improved Whiskey Cocktail feels a bit like playing Old Maid with an eight-year-old and ...

These Whiskey Cocktail Recipes Under 200 Calories Will Let You Sip Guilt-Free All Summer originally appeared on Men's Fitness. When the summer heat hits, few things feel better than kicking back with ...

Hold the green! These eight cocktail recipes emphasize Irish spirits without being overwhelming in flavor or color.

There’s nothing quite like a dram of your favorite whisky when you’re snuggled up by the fire. While a neat pour can be great in a pinch, if you’re having a few folks over this winter or you just want ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. When ...

Rye whiskey volumes surged 1,200% since 2009-so what cocktails showcase its bold flavor best? WhistlePig shares two must-try ...

For a distinctly American cocktail that packs a serious punch, try this Baltimore-based beverage that only requires three ...

An increasing number of mixologists are turning to rye, a spirit with sturdier elements that show well through cocktail construction. The spirit was once popular in the U.S. after the Revolutionary ...