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3 Summer Cocktail Recipes That’ll Make You Love Whiskey

Whiskey may seem like a liquor that only old men sitting by a fireplace can drink, but there are ways to drink it that appeal to everyone, especially during the summer. If you’re looking to switch it up from vodka or Malibu, try these fresh summertime cocktail recipes.

Fresh Whiskey Sour

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    To make simple syrup, pour sugar and water into a pot. Heat over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let cool.

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    Pour lemon and lime juice into a pitcher.

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    Add the whiskey and simple syrup, and stir.

  4. Chill beverage.

  5. Pour over ice and garnish with a lemon slice.

New York Cocktail

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Fill a shaker with ice. Add rye, lime juice, sugar and grenadine.

  2. Cover and shake for about 10-15 seconds.

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    Strain into a glass and garnish with citrus peel.

Mint Julep

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Mash the mint and simple syrup in a glass.

  2. Add ice and bourbon. Stir.

  3. Garnish with mint.