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Summer Whiskey Cocktails

Katie Kelly

What's better than an ice-cold cocktail on a hot summer day? Arguably nothing! Here are 20 of the best summer whiskey cocktails you will love making on repeat all summer.

Bourbon Spiked Peach Tea

– 4 oz. Bourbon – 10 oz. Peach Tea – Peaches, or Fresh Herbs to garnish

For 2 cocktails

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

– 4-6 blackberries – 1 oz. honey syrup – 1 oz. fresh lemon juice – 4-6 basil leaves – 4 oz. bourbon – 2 oz. club soda

For 2 cocktails

Kentucky Mule

– 1 lime juiced – 4-6 mint leaves – 4 oz. bourbon – 8-12 oz. ginger beer

For 2 cocktails

FAQ

What is a good mix with whiskey? Ginger ale, ginger beer, lemonade, Coca-Cola, apple cider, or sour mix are all great with whiskey. What’s a good summer whiskey? You really can't go wrong with any, especially when mixing them with delicious summer flavors. How do you drink whiskey in the summer? By taking advantage of seasonal flavors and always cold. Mixing it with homemade lemonade, muddled stone fruit, or mixed with freshly brewed iced tea.

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