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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

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But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. Whether spirit-forward, sweet, sour, or herbaceous, these unsung cocktails come in countless guises. Its perfect for sipping, but still very approachable.

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Fickle Pickle Cocktail

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Simple Syrup Simple syrup is just sugar dissolved in water. This gives your cocktail sweetness without any grittiness. You can certainly use that instead of the lemon juice and simple syrup. It wakes up all the other flavors and balances out the sweetness from the Midori and triple sec.

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Bourbon Rosemary Smash Cocktail Recipe

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READ NEXT: DeRosier Ingredients You’ll Need 2 oz bourbon 1 sprig fresh rosemary (plus extra for garnish) 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon) 1/2 oz simple syrup Ice cubes Simple syrup is easy to make at home by dissolving equal parts sugar and hot water—no need to buy it unless you want to!

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Classic Jack and Coke Recipe

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It originally called for sour mix , but we’ve upgraded it to lemon juice and simple syrup. Continue to Content Jack and Coke Yield: 1 drink Prep Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 2 minutes The Jack and Coke is one of the simplest cocktails ever, but it endures because its just that good.

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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

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In Pittsburgh, the vegan bar and restaurant Apteka plays up its Central and Eastern European influences with its own slivovitz cocktails, often using brands from Serbia or Bosnia, sometimes incorporating sumac or other tart ingredients. The article Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

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Chill Out with the Vanilla Creamsicle Cocktail

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If you can’t find vanilla schnapps, vanilla vodka or a splash of vanilla extract (with a little extra simple syrup) can work in a pinch. It gives the drink that strong vanilla ice cream flavor and a nice sweetness. Triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur that adds bright, citrus notes.

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Rum Tea Toddy Cocktail

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If you don’t add sugar now and later wish you had, just add simple syrup instead. If you want to sweeten your drink, stir in a teaspoon of sugar while the tea is still hot so it dissolves completely. Next, pour in the dark rum. You can use spiced if you want additional spicy flavors beyond what the Rumchata brings.

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