Essential Whisky Cocktail: Rob Roy

Try this recipe for a Manhattan variation that uses scotch instead of rye or bourbon.

Essential Whiskey Cocktail: Sazerac

Originally made with cognac, the rye cocktail’s real appeal is its bitters.

Can’t bring yourself to throw out a cherished bottle after the whisky is gone? Upcycle it instead.

Lower-alcohol cocktails can help stimulate your palate before a meal.

Master this French-inflected bourbon or rye classic.

Whisky warms on its own, but these cocktails bring the heat for especially chilly nights.

Master the basic formula, and the possibilities are endless.

These spots offer up cold drinks and warm hearths.

Troy Gregory crafts short stories infused with whisky culture.

Learn the origins and master the recipe for the first modern whiskey cocktail.

Master the recipe for this simple and fundamental bourbon or rye drink.

Here’s everything you need to impress your guests—and have a great time—while playing bartender.