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Happy World Whiskey Day! 12 Whiskey Cocktails To Kick Summer Off The Right Way
Happy World Whiskey Day! Summer is the perfect time to mix up your favorite cocktail and enjoy the sun and the warmth outside. And really, why not combine beautiful weather and great whiskey this May 16? To celebrate one of the world's favorite drinks, and to kick off the beginning of the warm weather season in the best way, here are 12 amazing whiskey cocktails that are as easy to make as they are fun to enjoy! Go out and celebrate World Whiskey Day right.
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Whiskey Lemonade With Honey
Lemonade has been the go-to summer drink since we were kids. Throw in some whiskey and honey simple syrup like Foodie Crush, and you’re good to go.
Image and recipe: Foodie Crush
Jalapeno Blood Orange Whiskey Cocktail
If you like the summer because of the heat, you’re in luck — Domestic Fits takes heat to the next level with this spicy cocktail.
Image and recipe: Domestic Fits
Apple Ginger Buck Cocktail
Feel summertime fancy with this garnished cocktail by A Spicy Perspective.
Image and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Bourbon Peach Julep Fizz
The floating peaches, the color, everything about this just screams “SUMMER.” I Am A Food Blog clearly had the right idea.
Image and recipe: I Am a Food Blog
Rose Sangria
Nothing says summer like sangria, especially this red, bourbon-infused recipe from A Spicy Perspective.
Image and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Cranberry Bourbon Negroni
Everything about this cocktail by Climbing Grier Mountain is perfect for summer, and the sugared rim is just the cherry on top.
Image and recipe: Climbing Grier Mountain
Plum Whiskey Sour
A Spicy Perspective adds a splash of fruit to make this classic drink perfect for your summertime cocktail parties.
Image and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Pineapple Mint Juleps
Pineapple is THE fruit of the summer, so why not mix some in with your whiskey? How Sweet It Is has some tips on how.
Image and recipe: How Sweet It Is
Punch Drunk Happy
Summer makes us all a little punch drunk happy — this punch from Lick My Spoon just increases those feelings of bliss.
Image and recipe: Lick My Spoon
Cherry Whiskey Smash Cocktail
This cocktail from How Sweet It Is basically is the grown up version of a Shirley Temple.
Image and recipe: How Sweet It Is
Peach Rosemary Bourbon Sparkler
Anything with “sparkler” in the name is perfect for summer — this cocktail from Climbing Grier Mountain just proves that.
Image and recipe: Climbing Grier Mountain
Roasted Cherry Bourbon Milkshake
Because this is how you adult, right? …Right?
Image and recipe: How Sweet It Is
