Irish whiskey is the friendliest and most approachable whiskey, best enjoyed with a smile and good conversation. Almost every bar, restaurant, or household has some honey and lemons hanging around. I also love that it’s such an accessible cocktail. It’s cool, sweet, and refreshing in the summer-yet honey and lemon always goes down well when there’s a chill in the air. “I definitely enjoy this cocktail all year round. Garnish with a Marasca cherry or express oils from an orange twist over drink and garnish.

Stir for 20 seconds to dilute-and chill for 15 seconds. If serving in a cocktail glass, add ingredients to a mixing glass: bitters, vermouth, Manhattan rye, then ample ice. Method: If serving on the rocks, build everything in a double old fashioned glass. Orange twist and cocktail cherries, for garnish Even if you’ve chosen pajamas over suits as your pandemic dress code, sipping one of these will still make you feel sophisticated.” - David Powell, national ambassador at Hudson Whiskeyģ dashes of aromatic bitters of your choice (I prefer Tuthilltown Basement Bitters)ġ part sweet vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica Formula or Dolin Rouge) The orange notes in the bitters and garnish put this Manhattan on par with any you’ve had before at your favorite cocktail bar. It’s like putting on a bespoke suit just to sit in your living room and play a game of chess with your wife while she’s wearing pajamas. Regardless of what may be going on around you, a handmade Manhattan will always make you feel like you have yourself together. Strain over crushed (cobbled) ice filled glass and garnish with an orange wheel and fresh black cherries. Method: Add all ingredients to an ice filled shaker and shake until cold.

A’Bunadh is matured in first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks, so it has the perfect profile for a cobbler upgrade, adding a delicious layer of raisin sweetness with a lovely spice that really stands up to all that cobbled ice.” - Gemma Cole, national brand ambassador for Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Ah, remember those glory days?) With this particular recipe and the current climate, I decided to ramp up a classic cobbler recipe with the addition of Aberlour A’Bunadh, our cask strength single malt. It’s perfect for daytime garden drinking, as well as slowing down after you’ve already had a few boozy beverages in a cocktail bar, but aren’t quite ready to leave just yet. “The cobbler, for me, has always been a favorite-as a deliciously flavorful drink with a relatively low ABV. Gemma Cole FLEMING’S CHOICE WHISKY COBBLER Method: Short shake, strain over crushed ice, and garnish with berries and mint. Oloroso (can mix this with mixed berries for extra flavor) I’ve done this many times before and it’s also great for a backyard get-together.” - Steve Walton, beverage director at High West Saloon (Park City, Utah)ġ.5 oz.

A good cheat here would be to go to Sonic and buy a bag of their ice to-go. You can get crushed ice out of your ice machine at home but if you have pebble ice it will take longer to melt. The low ABV of a cobbler and its ability to be refreshing is what allows you to drink it over a longer period of time without the effects you may normally experience from a high-alcohol cocktail. Crushed (or pebble) ice is key to a good cobbler. “It’s been said that the cobbler was the most popular cocktail in the 19th century-one that incorporated fresh fruit, sherry, or spirits. High West HIGH WEST COBBLER: THE PAYROLL TRAIN

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