Eleven whiskey cocktails for the whiskey novice that are easy to make and smooth enough for initiation into the world of Whiskey
Which liquor was invented in 17th Century Holland and was referred to as Dutch Courage and was used to cure stomach complaints, gout and gallstone?
MOREAccording to legend jenever was invented by a Dutch doctor in the 17th century as a cure for stomach complaints gout and gallstones.
The liquor was originally called Dutch courage and was thought to be an effective medicine. Today jenever is still produced in the Netherlands and Belgium and is considered to be the national drink of both countries. It is typically made with juniper berries but other flavourings such as citrus herbs and spices can be added. Jenever is usually drunk straight or on the rocks but it can also be used in cocktails.
Easy Cocktail Recipes for Whiskey averts to lose their skepticism
Whiskey like Scotch relies on an acquired taste, and a set of experienced nose and tongue to enjoy the subtle notes of aging while being able to tolerate the strength and acidity.
Whiskey is long known as a liquor best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. But the early era of cocktail itself has shown that whiskey too was once a mixed drink. Since then quality has improved and the spirit has acquired it's status as one of America's national drinks.
But there are still many who haven't been able to come to terms with it's taste and are missing out on an entire world of tastes and experiences, and then there are these novices, who want to try out but are not ready yet.
For all of them, here is a list of 11 whiskey cocktails that will help them to be initiated into the world of whiskey, We shall start from the smoothest of all and then move on to the ones with fruit juices and Brandy for the braver souls, then some with Beer, and then close the list with two for the adventurer souls that can't wait to dive in.
Pucker
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Pucker
- Whiskey 4.5 cl
- Grapefruit Juice 1 part
Any Glass of your Choice
Eleven whiskey cocktails for the whiskey novice that are easy to make and smooth enough for initiation into the world of Whiskey is a popular cocktail containing a combinations of Whiskey, Grapefruit Juice .Served using Any Glass of your Choice
Pucker Ingredients
Whiskey,Grapefruit Juice,
Pucker Recipe
Pour whiskey generously over ice in a whiskey sour glass. Add unsweetened grapefruit juice, 7-up (optional), and serve.
Although Pucker is a brand of fruit-flavoured liqueurs from the house of DeKuyper, puckers originally are drinks made with a sour fruit and/or a sweet and sour mix and a liquor of choice, and is intended to be sour and fruity in taste.
A Whiskey pucker is very similar to a Whiskey Sour and probably the distinguishing factors would be that the pucker is intended to be fruity and doesn't have the occasional egg white in the recipe.
Buster Cherry
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Buster Cherry
- Cherry Brandy 1.5 cl
- Whiskey 4.50 cl
- Lemon Juice 0.75 cl
- Orange Juice 0.75 cl
highball glass
buster cherry is a popular Scotch cocktail containing a combinations of Cherry Brandy,Whiskey,Lemon Juice,Orange Juice .Served using highball glass
Buster Cherry Ingredients
Cherry Brandy, Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice,
Buster Cherry Recipe
Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
Elephant Gun
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Elephant Gun
- Whiskey 3 cl
- Pineapple Juice 3 cl
- Lemon Juice 1 dash
- Sugar 1 tsp
Any Glass of your Choice
elephant gun is a popular cocktail containing a combinations of Whiskey,Pineapple Juice,Lemon Juice,Sugar .Served using Any Glass of your Choice
Elephant Gun Ingredients
Whiskey,Pineapple Juice,Lemon Juice,Sugar,
Elephant Gun Recipe
Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Monday Cocktail
Monday CocktailEasy Cocktail Recipes
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Monday Cocktail
- Whiskey 4.5 cl
- Brandy 1.50 cl
- Blueberry Brandy 1.5 cl
- Lemon Juice 1.5 cl
- Sugar 1 tsp
Any Glass of your Choice
Eleven whiskey cocktails for the whiskey novice that are easy to make and smooth enough for initiation into the world of Whiskey is a popular Vodka cocktail containing a combinations of Whiskey,Brandy,Blueberry Brandy,Lemon Juice,Sugar .Served using Any Glass of your Choice
Monday Cocktail Ingredients
Whiskey,Brandy,Blueberry Brandy,Lemon Juice,Sugar,
Monday Cocktail Recipe
Shake all ingredients with ice; strain into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange slice if desired.
Neuralizer
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Neuralizer
- Whiskey 6 cl
- Sweet And Sour Mix 9 cl
- Ginger Ale 9 cl
highball glass
Eleven whiskey cocktails for the whiskey novice that are easy to make and smooth enough for initiation into the world of Whiskey is a popular Gin cocktail containing a combinations of Whiskey,Sweet And Sour Mix,Ginger Ale .Served using highball glass
Neuralizer Ingredients
Whiskey,Sweet And Sour Mix,Ginger Ale,
Neuralizer Recipe
Mix in a highball glass, and add ice if desired.
Bohemian Bad Ass
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Bohemian Bad Ass
- Bailey`s Irish Cream 9 cl
- Whiskey 3 cl
- Beer 6 cl
Collins glass
bohemian bad ass is a popular Beer cocktail containing a combinations of Bailey`s Irish Cream,Whiskey,Beer .Served using Collins glass
Bohemian Bad Ass Ingredients
Bailey`s Irish Cream,Whiskey,Beer,
Bohemian Bad Ass Recipe
Pour the Bailey's irish cream, whiskey and beer over ice cubes in a collins glass. Stir well, and serve.
Tennesse Boiler Maker
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Tennesse Boiler Maker
- Beer 48 cl
- Whiskey 3 cl
Any Glass of your Choice
tennesse boiler maker is a popular Beer cocktail containing a combinations of Beer,Whiskey .Served using Any Glass of your Choice
Tennesse Boiler Maker Ingredients
Beer,Whiskey,
Tennesse Boiler Maker Recipe
Pour one full shot of whiskey. Drop into full beer mug. Drink as fast as possible. Repeat as many times as possible.
Desert Bastard
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Desert Bastard
- 1800 Tequila 6 cl
- Whiskey 6 cl
- Apple Juice 18 cl
Any Glass of your Choice
desert bastard is a popular Tequila cocktail containing a combinations of 1800 Tequila, Whiskey, Apple Juice .Served using Any Glass of your Choice
Desert Bastard Ingredients
1800 Tequila, Whiskey, Apple Juice,
Desert Bastard Recipe
Stir all ingredients together in an old-fashioned glass, and shoot.
Cellulite Shot
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Cellulite Shot
- Irish Cream 0.75 cl
- Jack Daniel`s Whiskey 0.75 cl
- Kahlua 0.75 cl
- Rose`s Lime Juice 0.75 cl
- Seagram`s 7 Crown 0.75 cl
- Southern Comfort 0.75 cl
- Whiskey 0.75 cl
- Sugar Optional - dash(es)
Any Glass of your Choice
Cellulite Shot is a popular Shooters containing a combinations of Irish Cream,Jack Daniel`s Whiskey, Kahlua, Rose`s Lime Juice,Seagram`s 7 Crown,Southern Comfort,Whiskey,Sugar Optional .Served using Any Glass of your Choice
Cellulite Shot Ingredients
Irish Cream,Jack Daniel`s Whiskey,Kahlua,Rose`s Lime Juice,Seagram`s 7 Crown,Sou...
Cellulite Shot Recipe
Combine all ingredients in a shot glass and add the sugar. The Irish Cream should look like a blob of fat. This tastes a lot better than it looks.
Indiana Jones
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Indiana Jones
- 1800 Tequila 2.25 cl
- Whiskey 2.25 cl
- Champagne 4.5 cl
highball glass
indiana jones is a popular Tequila cocktail containing a combinations of 1800 Tequila,Whiskey,Champagne .Served using highball glass
Indiana Jones Ingredients
1800 Tequila,Whiskey,Champagne,
Indiana Jones Recipe
Add the whisky and tequila together, and double-up with champagne or sparkling wine. Place your hand or a beer mat over the glass, slam it down onto table and then down it in one.
Devil's Brew
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Devil's Brew
- White Wine 10 bottle(s)
- Port 336 cl
- Vodka 336 cl
- Sprite 240 cl
- Hoopers Hooch 7 bottle(s)
- Fanta See Rest Of Ingredients In The Instructions 96 cl
- Gin 96 cl
- Whiskey 96 cl
- Red Bull Energy Drink 3 can(s)
- Lager Strong 0.9 Liter
- Tequila 48 cl
Any Glass of your Choice
devil's brew is a popular Gin,Tequila,Vodka,Wine cocktail containing a combinations of White Wine,Port,Vodka,Sprite,Hoopers Hooch,Fanta See Rest Of Ingredients In The Instructions,Gin,Whiskey,Red Bull Energy Drink,Lager Strong,Tequila .Served using Any Glass of your Choice
Devil's Brew Ingredients
White Wine,Port,Vodka,Sprite,Hoopers Hooch,Fanta See Rest Of Ingredients In The ...
Devil's Brew Recipe
rest of ingredients: 25 cups of apple cider, 10 cups of apple juice and 2 cups of Rio fruit drink. Good luck for measuring and finding all that! The rest is easy: Mix in a HUGE container with chunks of ice!
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