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 ...

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 ...

In a shaker, whisk matcha powder into milk until dissolved. Add Mozart white chocolate liqueur, vodka and ice. Shake ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you want to amp up the sour in your whiskey sour, pour this tart liquid in. As a bonus, it'll even give your tipple a ...