{"id":2607,"date":"2022-08-17T12:15:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T16:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=2607"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:47:25","slug":"summer-whiskey-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/summer-whiskey-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Summer Whiskey Cocktails That Go Down a Treat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summer whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are a lovely way to cool down when the days grow longer, and the end of a long, warm day offers a lovely opportunity to slow down and sip something refreshing with some friends.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you are hosting an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">outdoor cocktail party<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, planning a barbeque or simply want to shake up a quick drink to toast another fine summer&#8217;s day, a whiskey-based cocktail is always a treat. Here are nine of our all-time favorites to try at home:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Boulevardier<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2608 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Boulevardier Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erskine Gwynne was an American-born writer who founded a monthly magazine in Paris called Boulevardier in the roaring twenties, and the creation of the iconic Boulevardier cocktail is ascribed to her.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It combines 1\u00bc oz <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildturkeybourbon.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, 1 oz <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campari.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Campari<\/span><\/a>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and 1 oz <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cinzano.com\/int\/en\/vermouth\/aperitif-classics\/rosso\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cinzano Vermouth Rosso<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> sweet vermouth to create a strong sipping drink that perfectly punctuates a warm evening. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whiskey cocktails for summer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> do not come any more 1920s than this.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Pickle Juice Whiskey Sours<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2614 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Sour_Canva_MADnR_KGxw8-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Pickle Juice Whiskey Sours\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Sour_Canva_MADnR_KGxw8-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Sour_Canva_MADnR_KGxw8-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Sour_Canva_MADnR_KGxw8-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Sour_Canva_MADnR_KGxw8-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Sour_Canva_MADnR_KGxw8-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Sour_Canva_MADnR_KGxw8-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Sour_Canva_MADnR_KGxw8-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Of course, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">refreshing whiskey drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> do not always have to be sweet. If you are feeling a little adventurous and keen to introduce your taste buds to something completely novel, may we please introduce the Pickle Juice Whiskey Sours. It&#8217;s kind of like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/dirty-martini\/\">Dirty Martini<\/a>, only with more Southern-style dapperness. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simply combine 1\u00bd oz bourbon, \u00be oz fresh lemon juice, \u00bd oz pickle juice syrup, and one egg white in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake it up, and strain it into a coupe glass. The pickle juice syrup you make by combining \u00bd a cup of pickle juice and \u00bd cup of white sugar, bringing it to a boil over heat, and then letting it cool down completely before use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get a little fruity:<\/strong> The 12 Best Fruity Cocktails to Serve this Summer<\/p>\n<h2>3. Classic Whiskey Smash<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2613 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Whiskey Smash Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Whiskey-Smash_Canva_MAD_5us1Fbk-boozy-lemon-whiskey-smash-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We like to think the best <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bourbon-based summer cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> come to the party with something special. Take the Classic Whiskey Smash, for instance. This zingy summertime classic has a lemon base, but instead of using lemon juice, you muddle the actual lemon along with the mint to release some extra zesty goodness.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Classic Whisky Smash is made using 2 oz whiskey, \u00bc lemon (sliced into two wedges), five large mint leaves, 1 oz simple syrup, club soda, and crushed ice. You first muddle the mint leaves; then you add the lemon wedges and muddle a second time. Then you add the whiskey and simple syrup to the shaker along with ice and shake everything until it&#8217;s ice cold before straining it into a glass over crushed ice and charging it with club soda.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Mint Julep<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2640 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Refreshing Mint Julep Cocktails served in copper cups\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summer whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> seldom get any more iconic than the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/mint-julep\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mint Julep<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 It really is like a sip of summer in a glass \u2014 minty-cool and a little sweet with just enough kick to hold the heat at bay. The magic of this drink lies in the trifecta of bourbon, mint, and syrup working together like a charm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get some sun!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/best-beach-cocktails\/\">The 10 Best Beach Cocktails to Sip this Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. Kentucky Mule<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2611 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Kentucky-Mule_Canva_MAEF-4fMUG8-boozy-bourbon-kentucky-mule-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky Mule Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Kentucky-Mule_Canva_MAEF-4fMUG8-boozy-bourbon-kentucky-mule-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Kentucky-Mule_Canva_MAEF-4fMUG8-boozy-bourbon-kentucky-mule-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Kentucky-Mule_Canva_MAEF-4fMUG8-boozy-bourbon-kentucky-mule-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Kentucky-Mule_Canva_MAEF-4fMUG8-boozy-bourbon-kentucky-mule-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Kentucky-Mule_Canva_MAEF-4fMUG8-boozy-bourbon-kentucky-mule-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Kentucky-Mule_Canva_MAEF-4fMUG8-boozy-bourbon-kentucky-mule-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Kentucky-Mule_Canva_MAEF-4fMUG8-boozy-bourbon-kentucky-mule-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As far as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">refreshing whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> go, the Kentucky Mule is one of the easiest and most satisfying to whip up at home if you are keen on keeping things simple. A riff on the classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/moscow-mule\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Moscow Mule<\/a>, it combines 2 oz bourbon, and \u00bd oz of fresh lime juice with mint and ginger beer, optionally served in a copper mug to keep it nice and cool.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Gold Rush<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2943 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Rush Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The delightful Gold Rush is a whiskey-laced spin on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/bees-knees-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bee&#8217;s Knees<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that combines 2 oz bourbon, \u00be oz fresh lemon juice, and \u00be oz honey syrup that is shaken with ice and strained into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Incidentally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/honey-syrup\/\">honey syrup is a simple syrup that is very easy to make<\/a> at home by whisking together equal parts honey and water over heat, and letting it cool before use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Low-alc inspo<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/low-alcohol-cocktails\/\">The Unexpected Summer Trend: Low ABV Cocktails<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. Bourbon Peach Smash<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2612 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Peach-Smash_MAD_Z0xd2pM-glasses-of-peach-lemonade-cocktails-with-rosemary-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Bourbon Peach Smash Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Peach-Smash_MAD_Z0xd2pM-glasses-of-peach-lemonade-cocktails-with-rosemary-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Peach-Smash_MAD_Z0xd2pM-glasses-of-peach-lemonade-cocktails-with-rosemary-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Peach-Smash_MAD_Z0xd2pM-glasses-of-peach-lemonade-cocktails-with-rosemary-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Peach-Smash_MAD_Z0xd2pM-glasses-of-peach-lemonade-cocktails-with-rosemary-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Peach-Smash_MAD_Z0xd2pM-glasses-of-peach-lemonade-cocktails-with-rosemary-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Peach-Smash_MAD_Z0xd2pM-glasses-of-peach-lemonade-cocktails-with-rosemary-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Peach-Smash_MAD_Z0xd2pM-glasses-of-peach-lemonade-cocktails-with-rosemary.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/plan\/bourbon-based-summer-cocktails\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bourbon-based summer cocktails<\/a> can also be nicely fruity, especially when you choose to serve the Bourbon Peach Smash. Ideal to make in peach season, it is fruity, lightly spicy, and super refreshing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The recipe calls for 2 oz bourbon, 4 large mint leaves, \u00bd oz simple syrup, \u00bd a large peach (diced), a splash of ginger beer or club soda, and ice. The peaches, mint, and ice are muddled, then shaken with the ice and bourbon, after which the drink is strained into a rocks glass over fresh ice and charged with ginger beer or club soda.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Manhattan<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1967 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of Manhattan Cocktails garnished with fresh cherries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/13_Manhattan_21873.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arguably one of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">best summer whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ever invented, the iconic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/manhattan-cocktail-ingredients\/\">Manhattan<\/a> cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> consists of just 3 familiar parts; namely whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. For a cocktail that\u2019s whiskey-based, it\u2019s surprisingly mellow and sweet. One sip offers vanilla and oak notes from the rye whiskey, along with the sweet and spicy flavors of vermouth and some bitter notes to finish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fiesta time!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/tequila-summer-cocktails\/\">13 Easy Tequila Summer Cocktails for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. Old Fashioned<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1966 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of rich Old Fashioned Cocktails with Orange peel garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the years, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Old Fashioned cocktail<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ingredients haven\u2019t changed much. You still only need bourbon, sugar, bitters, and water to create this well-known amber-colored drink. Back in those days, bartenders didn\u2019t have all the mod cons they do today, so learning how to make an Old Fashioned was really quite simple\u2014and still is.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. Bourbon Rickey<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/307.US_Bourbon-Rickey_Canva_MAD_5lkPtaU-boozy-whiskey-ginger-ale-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up top shot of a Bourbon Rickey garnished with a piece of lime, with a decanter of bourbon and a sliced lime visible the side\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/307.US_Bourbon-Rickey_Canva_MAD_5lkPtaU-boozy-whiskey-ginger-ale-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/307.US_Bourbon-Rickey_Canva_MAD_5lkPtaU-boozy-whiskey-ginger-ale-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/307.US_Bourbon-Rickey_Canva_MAD_5lkPtaU-boozy-whiskey-ginger-ale-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/307.US_Bourbon-Rickey_Canva_MAD_5lkPtaU-boozy-whiskey-ginger-ale-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/307.US_Bourbon-Rickey_Canva_MAD_5lkPtaU-boozy-whiskey-ginger-ale-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/307.US_Bourbon-Rickey_Canva_MAD_5lkPtaU-boozy-whiskey-ginger-ale-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/307.US_Bourbon-Rickey_Canva_MAD_5lkPtaU-boozy-whiskey-ginger-ale-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you\u2019ve got to get back to basics to enjoy the captivating flavors of truly great ingredients, and that\u2019s where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/bourbon-rickey\/\">Bourbon Rickey<\/a> comes in. This super simple cocktail can be poured in two minutes flat, but the elements thereof come together so beautifully that it tastes like an elegant drink that took far longer to compose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/plan\/byob-party\/\">How to Host a BYOB Party &amp; How to Attend One<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>11. Classic Whiskey Sour<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A pair of Whiskey Sour Cocktails posed against a grey marble finish backdrop\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The sweet, slightly tart <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/whiskey-sour-with-egg-white\/\">Whiskey Sour<\/a> is an absolute classic with its retro foam topping and a real game-changer in terms of mouthfeel. The addition of egg white softens the acidity of the drink, giving it a rather luxurious texture without altering the flavor.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There you have it &#8211; eleven <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">summer whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that go down a treat when the weather is hot, and a nice, cool drink is called for. Let us know which one is your favorite and remember to tag us in your social posts when you share pics of your gorgeous-looking cocktails online!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>PS:<\/strong> If you liked this round-up of summery drink recipes, you may want to check out our fine selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/summer-gin-cocktails\/\">s<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ummer gin cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as well&#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer whiskey cocktails are a lovely way to cool down when the days grow longer, and the end of a long, warm day offers a lovely opportunity to slow down and sip something refreshing with some friends.\u00a0\u00a0 Whether you are hosting an outdoor cocktail party, planning a barbeque or simply want to shake up a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2609,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[48,53],"class_list":["post-2607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trends","tag-bourbon","tag-whiskey"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>11 Refreshing Summer Whiskey Cocktails<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When it\u2019s summertime and the weather is hot, we\u2019ve got summer whiskey cocktails on our mind. 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