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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I typically enjoy my whiskey three ways—in this order: neat, with a splash of water, and on the rocks. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate a well-made cocktail, but I prefer them simple and subtle ...

Most members of the 21+ crowd have a drink they find themselves ordering again and again at the bar. Perhaps you’re still a member of Rosé’s loyal fanbase or you like to give trendy cocktails like the ...

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 ...

The US and Brazil toasted to their recent trade deal on liquor with glasses of cachaça, bourbon and whiskey. From now on, bottles of sugar cane liquor or Brazilian rum, will be sold in the US under ...

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 ...