Bourbon or rye whiskey cocktails

Man O' War

Zingy, sweet and sour, fruity and bourbon-laced. The sugar syrup is my own addition and depending on your lemons and tastes you may want to either omit

Manhattan (Sweet)

I prefer my Manhattans served Sweet, or Perfect at a push. The Manhattan is complex, challenging and moreish. Best of all, it's available in a style to

Mint Julep

When making a Julep it is important to only bruise the mint as crushing the leaves releases bitter, inner juices (- particularly is stirring rather than

Whiskey Sour (Difford's recipe)

Citrus sourness mellowed by a touch of sugar and invigorated by a blast of toasty bourbon whiskey. Many assert a classic Golden Ratio for all sours, from

Boston Sour

Bourbon whiskey soured with lemon juice and smoothed by egg white.

Boulevardier Cocktail

Basically, a Negroni with bourbon replacing gin. The original 1927 recipe calls for equal parts, but I've previously favoured a 3:2:2 (45ml bourbon, 30ml

Bourbon Crusta

Beautifully balanced bourbon and fresh lemon.

Gold Rush

A Whiskey Sour made with honey syrup in place of sugar.

Julep Martini

A short variation on the classic Julep: lightly sweetened bourbon and mint.

Manhattan (Dry)

A bone dry Manhattan for those with dry palates. If you like Dry Martinis then be sure to try one of these.

Manhattan (Perfect)

The medium-dry version of the classic Manhattan cocktail.

Old Fashioned

Rich (medium-dry and spirituous this old-fashioned is all too easy to drink and fortunately, easy to make.

Whiskey Collins

A whiskey-based twist on the classic Tom Collins .

Whiskey Smash

A mint-influenced Whiskey Sour.

Bourbon Skin

Hot, watered-down bourbon stirred with orange oils. Simple but very tasty.

Brooklyn (St George version)

Basically a bourbon-based Perfect Manhattan with a generous dash of maraschino liqueur. The lack of Amer Picon in this recipe as well as the use of bourbon

Colonel Collins

Sweetened, soured and diluted bourbon.

Fancy Free

Aromatised, tamed bourbon with complex maraschino notes. Basically, a Whiskey Old Fashioned with maraschino in place of sugar syrup. Surprisingly dry,

Fruit Sour

An orange-influenced, sweet and sour whiskey cocktail.

Penthouse Cocktail

A bourbon sour with a touch of maraschino adding an almondy cherry note.

Revolver

Depending on your coffee liqueur, this can be a tad on the dry side so I've added a splash of sugar. Hence, according to your own tastes, you may want

Scofflaw

Just on the dry/tart side so crisp and superbly refreshing. For my version of this classic, I've used bonded strength rye whisky so you need to up the

Union Club Cocktail

Bittersweet, fruity and complex. A summery aperitivo.

Ward Eight

This is a spirited, sweet and sour combination - like most politicians.

Boomerang

A very Sweet Manhattan with lemon juice.

Daisy Duke

This bright red drink is better balanced and tastier than it perhaps looks.

Dreamsicle

Sweet coffee and orange smoothed by a creamy top. A veritable dessert in a glass. (Better when made with a dry coffee liqueur.)

Mountain

A perfect Manhattan smoothed by egg white.

Mountain Cocktail

Bone dry - I prefer with the addition of half spoon sugar syrup.

Opening Shot

Basically a miserly Sweet Manhattan.

Whiskey Daisy No.1

This venerable, bourbon-led classic looks pink and sweet but has assertive citrus sourness.

Inside Job

This is a deliciously subtly absinthe (anise) and maraschino (cherry) influenced fresh take on the classic Manhattan/Old Fashioned. Serve on the rocks,