The Best Whisky Cocktails

May 19 is World Whisky Day, that rich international drink that originated in Scotland and was consumed by people as an antidote when they suffered the loss of a loved one. Now, whisky drinks are enjoyed to celebrate life, and so much so that its name, originating from the Scottish Gaelic Uisge beatha, means water of life. In case you don't know how whisky is prepared, we show you how it is enjoyed by those who love it most in a roundup of the best whisky cocktails.

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Irish Coffee If you enjoy strong flavors like coffee, whisky and cream drinks are definitely for you; that's why we invite you to try Irish Coffee, created by chef Joe Sheridan to delight the palate of his diners. Ingredients: - 1 cup of coffee - 30 ml. of whisky - 6 grams of sugar - Whipped cream to taste Mix the whisky with the sugar in a glass and flame it for about 30 seconds. Slowly add the coffee and whipped cream and serve immediately in a glass.
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Manhattan One of the most recommended whisky cocktails among experts is the one made with whisky and sweet vermouth, the main ingredients of this delicious cocktail created by Dr. Lain Marshall in 1870. Ingredients: - 60 ml. of whisky - 30 ml. of sweet vermouth - 2 dashes of Angostura bitters - Cherries for garnish To prepare it, simply mix the whisky, vermouth, and bitters in a glass with ice. Stir well and garnish with a cherry. Its refined flavor will delight you.
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Whisky Sour The combination of whisky with lemon is the essence of the classic Whisky Sour, one of the most favored whisky cocktails when relaxing with friends. Its citrus flavor is a true delight for the palate. Ingredients: - 60 ml. of whisky - 30 ml. of yellow lemon juice - 21 ml. of syrup - 1 tablespoon of egg white Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and make sure to mix them well for at least 30 seconds and strain into a glass. Be sure to use yellow lemon as it is not as bitter as green lemon.
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Club Soda This is perhaps one of the most consumed whisky cocktails by lovers of this drink, and despite its simple preparation, the flavor of this mixed drink is unmatched. Ingredients: - Enough ice - 60 ml. of whisky - 30 ml. of sparkling water - 15 ml. of lemon juice In a tall glass, serve enough ice and mix the whisky with sparkling water and lemon juice. You can garnish with a slice of citrus and enjoy it slowly.
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Mint Julep Nothing beats the mix of aromatic herbs and whisky to celebrate World Whisky Day, so to finish, we suggest you try Mint Julep, a sweet and refreshing drink that writer John Davis described in 1803 as a frothy whisky drink worthy of the immaculate. Ingredients: - 10 ml. of syrup - 1 handful of fresh mint leaves - 60 ml. of whisky - Enough crushed ice Crush the mint leaves at the bottom of a glass, add the syrup, and crush the mint again to properly mix the flavors. Add the whisky and crushed ice until it reaches the top of the glass. Once you have tried these amazing drinks, tell us what your favorite whisky cocktails are.