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 ...

Winter is a really good time for whiskey enthusiasts. Beyond the fact that a sip of whiskey alone is enough to warm you from the inside out, the caramel-forward flavoring pairs well with cold-weather ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Yesterday was the autumnal equinox or the first actual day of fall if you’re not fancy. While the leaves aren’t falling yet and there are still plenty of corners of the country where it’s blazing hot, ...

Are you getting excited about International Whiskey Day on March 27? Whether a cocktail connoisseur or a whiskey newbie, this handpicked selection of 9 whiskey-based cocktails will turn your ...

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’s not often that you see someone order rye whiskey, straight up. And there’s a reason: Unlike its siblings, bourbon and scotch, rye is more dry, delivering a fascinating, spicy kick as it goes down ...

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 ...