Three perfect whiskey cocktails | How to Drink

People ask me all the time about my "favorite" drink or the best drink I've ever had, I started answering that in my video about the best rum drinks, now let's do whiskey.
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Improved Whiskey Cocktail:
In a mixing glass
.25 oz. or 8 ml. Simple Syrup
2 dashes of Boker's Bitters (or your preferred bitters)
.25 oz. or 8 ml. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
2 oz. or 60 ml. Rittenhouse Rye
1 dash of absinthe
Add ice and stir
Strain into glass
Garnish with lemon peel
Whiskey Sour:
In Shaker
1 oz. or 30 ml. Lemon Juice
.75 oz. or 22 ml. Simple Syrup (.5 oz to 1 oz is fine - sweeten to your taste)
2 oz. or 60 ml. Whiskey - I used All Points West Malt and Grain Pot Still Whiskey
1 Egg White
Dry Shake
Add ice and shake
Strain into glass
Garnish with a few dashes of Peychaud's Bitters
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Halekulani Cocktail:
.5 oz. or 15 ml. Lime Juice
.5 oz. or 15 ml. Orange Juice
.5 oz. or 15 ml. Pineapple Juice
.25 oz or 8 ml. Demerara Simple Syrup
1.5 oz or 45 ml. Barrel-proof Bourbon (I used Noah's Mill - Bookers also good)
1 - 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
Crack ice into the shaker, shake and strain
Garnish with Pineapple fronds
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[@jaredkain-woods6682]

Been on the fence but your ad for the bar fly gold set got me :) grabbed one while it’s on sale

[@alancole7457]

Any chance of getting Amaro di Angostura on the Curiada list soon? It's not stocked anywhere in my area.

[@miriah3054]

What about blue drinks???

[@creekgage]

Can you make a video and how we can make our own drinks Unknowing the right ingredients like flavored and non-flavored whiskey vodka rum beer and other ingredients basically how do you know what ingredients put together to make the drinks that you make.

[@owendiefenbach8697]

You should do Bioshock Plasmids as a theme.

[@RhettShull]

I just need to say, this is hands down one of the best channels on KZbin. Greg your work is top notch and I’ve learned so much over the past few years. Thank you!

[@UncleSlam1776]

whoa.....a cross-over of my interests.....fantastic. Rhett, you should do a video on which cocktails contribute to better slide tones.

[@jet_flyer]

I don't even drink and I enjoy this channel a lot haha

[@pantera6]

Didnt expect to see you here rhett

[@nikkbertschman2200]

Look at that two of my favorite KZbin creators. Awesome. Love both of ya’ll’s videos.

[@mattbaker3765]

Did not expect to see you here but I’m a huge fan of yours Rhett!

[@AWACS_Snowblind]

I continue to tell my friends "it's basically Binging with Babish, but for alcoholics". I consider it a compliment lol

[@gogorth1936]

Yes but this host has charisma and isn’t a pretentious tool.

[@ozymandias3456]

@@gogorth1936 is Babish pretentious? I never really got that vibe

[@IAMDARTHVADERBITCH]

@@gogorth1936 you are allowed to take a seat in a corner as you may

[@lordsergal8783]

Cocktail Chemistry is closer to BwB in style but all three are awesome

[@jakobboers5067]

@@ozymandias3456 He UsEs ExPeNsIvE iNGrEdIenTs

[@kalebmaskill8776]

Hey Greg, during the pandemic, a lot of bars in my area survived by selling non perishable cocktails that were batched in mason jars or liter bottles or whatever was convenient. You should do a video on some non perishable batched cocktails you can just keep on the fridge and pour, I’d love to see your take on some of those.

[@terrabite87]

I would legitimately love to see this

[@silvermediastudio]

yuck

[@larryhoover2541]

@@silvermediastudio wonderful input

[@silvermediastudio]

@@larryhoover2541 succinct and to the point

[@XxMarkTheSharkxX]

@@silvermediastudio Spotted the cocktail noob

[@tjh__]

This series has transcended drinking and should be called How To Greg.

[@idylliclove03]

Soon enough it will simply become Greg.

[@dreamingwolf8382]

When I was still bartending, I would always try to convince my regulars to at least try their go-to cocktails with a higher end spirit. A cocktail done with a topshelf bottle is like the acoustic version of your favorite hard rock song. You get to experience all of those ton3s and notes and chords with a drawn out. haunting quality that the original can drown out or fly right past. If you love a particular cocktail, you owe it to yourself to try it with topshelf Quality spirits, 100%.

[@insertname7325]

Not gonna lie, there hasn't been an acoustic version that I've ever liked, I always find them to be rather crappy in my own opinion. Like a cheaper version of the original.

[@aryasuri9421]

@@insertname7325 Consider the analogy flipped for you then.

[@nichtsicher422]

@@insertname7325 That's my man! The regular versions always seem to have so much more energy, but truth to be told I'm not the kind of person who searches for complexity in music.

[@Midknight13]

This guy listens to Starset

[@benjaminvalin3579]

This channel is such a refreshing and positive bit of content

[@retronartz1268]

Refreshing! Ha!

[@Detectivebongrips]

Exactly, its what keeps me here

[@bombshellblonde544]

Making old fashioneds due to laziness might be one of the most relatable things I've ever heard lol. Also, look at you snagging a BARFLY sponsorship! After so long recommending them! Congrats man

[@artirony410]

I was in Hawaii recently and was able to actually get my hands on the original spirit used in the Halekulani, okolehao (a spirit made of cane sugar and ti root), and the difference between the bourbon and okolehao versions is mindblowing. Its a shame that okolehao is so hard to come by because the drink is vastly improved by it.

[@wafflesthewookiee4716]

I know you’ve said before there were a lot of terrible cocktails created during the Disco era, ever thought about trying to improve/balance them?

[@Barprints]

There's something that would be cool to see!

[@blakksheep736]

I second this.

[@wraggal]

You talk about grassy and herbal notes a lot, I'd love to see a set of drinks using actual herbs, like a basil episode, a thyme episode etc

[@silvermediastudio]

hopefully he can pick a good time for that

[@minecraftman8879]

Check out the basil infused rum from muddy river distillery

[@Bonavire]

Hibiscus?

[@leavinglamancha]

I don’t know what got me to watch this more, the fact that I watch all your videos, the fact that whiskey is my favorite, or the fact that your eyes are absolutely amazingly mesmerizing in that screengrab, and drew me in. “Oh sure, that drinks on fire. You know what else is? Greg’s eyes.”

[@StrewthStoatPirate]

Greg briefly turned into the Swedish Chef when sipping that Tiki drink.

[@Watchman999]

bork bork.

[@silvermediastudio]

this is the way

[@jpark180]

love the show Greg!! One thing you said I'd argue with: i wouldn't say Maraschino tastes "absolutely nothing" like cherries. I would say that's accurate if you're specifically referring to those atomic red Maraschino cherries, but I actually think Maraschino liqueur has a really compelling, almost almond-cherry taste to it. It's the kind of funky, nutty cherry taste that I recommend everyone try because it works so brilliantly in cocktails. Anyways, just wanted to add my 2 cents here and say keep up the great work!

[@mikeg2306]

Luxardo has a very delicate and wonderful flavor. But I tried to save money by buying a cheap substitute and was greatly dismayed. It tasted like cherry cough syrup. Get the good stuff!

[@adrienpiette6746]

This channel is such a treat. You got history, science and comedy. And Greg brings it all in with his charm and Nerdiness.

[@javonkestler9443]

You’re the man. I’ve learned to enjoy prohibition cocktails because of your videos!

[@smckibbinsmusic]

My favorite way of making a whiskey sour is exactly the way you do it, but I will put a few drops of lavender bitters on the foam because I just love the way that lavender plays with lemon!

[@TheSkelzore]

That's a cool idea, never thought to do something like that

[@smckibbinsmusic]

@@TheSkelzore if you like things a little floral then I'm sure you'll love it!

[@Barprints]

That's a cool add! Plus opens the door for decorating with other flavors of bitters.

[@Adrian-qr6gk]

i'm loving the notes on screen this video, always a joy to see what is put on screen while greg drinks himself to paradise or in some cases hell. Great video!!

[@masonchapple7669]

This episode came out at the perfect time! (A bit of backstory first) I don't drink alcohol due to religious reasons, but before the pandemic I worked at a dinner theater where I was taught to mix drinks. I started watching this channel to understand the drinks better so I could better serve guests, and I fell in love with mixing the drinks and this channel. I have tried making my own mocktail variations on drinks, and I finally managed to get hold of a non-alcoholic bourbon this week! So now I will definitely try the latter two drinks and will see if I can find a way to do something similar to the first.

[@ARSZLB]

“bring them to the yard” the tasting notes are one of my favorite parts of every HTD episode 🤣 i hope i get to chill and have a IWC with Greg one day, i would LOVE to meet the guy!

[@befuddled2010]

So when you decide to open your own bar, please realize that you will need enough acreage for the living accommodations to satisfy the legions of patrons willing to live adjacent to your establishment. Been a follower for years, and I am simply enthralled by so many of the cocktails you feature. You have a truly great channel my friend!

[@finnmcool2]

One of my favorites is called an Irish Rose: In a shaker over ice 1.5 oz. Irish Whiskey 2 teaspoons of lime juice dash of Grenadine strain into a stem glass garnish with a cherry Smells like heaven.

[@calebnation6155]

You’ve inspired me to do my own version that I’ll call a Kentucky Rose. Same ratios but with bourbon!

[@finnmcool2]

@@calebnation6155 Sounds good. I make Manhattans with Irish whiskey so seems right to me.

[@irvparchman1078]

Greg. I recently discovered your channel and I've been hooked every since. When I found out you are not a professional bartender, I was very surprised. You definitely have a breath and depth of knowledge of drink mixing that amazes me. And as a novice drink mixer, your educational and entertaining videos have help me a lot. Thank you for all your time and effort you put into your channel

[@Endquire]

Cook's illustrated has an article about the effects of oxidation on the terpens in lemon juice and lime juice. According to them, letting these juices sit out for some period actually improves the flavor.

[@thomasprzybylski1998]

I’m a culinary student at my college, but you’ve really inspired me to get into mixology as well, I’m even planning on taking mixology classes at the next college I transfer to. I love your videos!!

[@inuyasha54325]

That was an interesting cut during the whiskey sour pour where you had a second strainer and then it was just not their in the pouring shot. I had to double take on that

[@danielgalil5020]

The whiskey sour and the Old fashioned are two of my favorite cocktails. I did not have the tiki drink but I love manhattans. The Strong the sweet and the aromatic hit you at the same time while being able to taste all of them. Plus I love vermouth(which I hope you'll do an episode on it soon). PS David Wondrich in his chapter on old fashioneds in Imbibe mentions a fantastic variation of one which uses applejack as the base spirit, made just the same as a whiskey old fashioned, but with a teaspoon of smith and cross. The second best drink I've ever had.

[@thehelderosa]

"Back: pat thyself!" And "Greg.exr is restarting" left me in bits... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 how good is this channel? 👏

[@paddyblake225]

I made your Halekulani for the first time a few months back and wow I was blown away! The complexity and fun flavours are wonderful and a great entry in my opinion to whiskey cocktails!

[@WNWKZ]

I had THE best old fashioned and I've never gone back. It's a fat (butter) washed bourbon/ whiskey, some bitters, and toffee shards with coconut in it. I make my own toffee shards and buttered bourbon at home; this is my go-to drink!

[@ViktoriousDead]

Since it’s the middle of the year it’d be cool to see you do a season based episode of your favorite drinks for every season of the year. Spring - winter

[@itspabbs]

My wife and I make a variation we call the "Elder Goose." It's our go to whiskey drink. 2-3 oz Rye .5-1 oz Benedictine 2 dashes orange bitters 1 bourbon aged maraschino cherry Orange peel garnish It is delicious if you are a fan of rye whiskey.

[@Michelle-1]

DGD reference?

[@artirony410]

this is pretty similar to a Monte Carlo which is probably my favorite Old Fashioned variation but with orange bitters instead of Angostura

[@itspabbs]

@@Michelle-1 yes, partly.

[@itspabbs]

@@artirony410 it sure is! That's what we started with.

[@artirony410]

@@itspabbs ah nice

[@StutterinSeuss]

I love whiskey sours. I recently acquired a 64.4 proof rye from Balcones as a store pick. Made a sour with it the other day and it was perfectly balanced, the sweet and tart didn't overpower the whiskey like what I think happens with some 80 proof whiskies.

[@philwarwick9883]

I do a lovely twist in the Improved with maple rye, demerara syrup, and peychauds bitters. Rest is the same, but it's really nice.

[@jamisonjamisonx]

I love that you call this out, Greg...using higher quality spirits in mixed drinks is usually way better. I've had high quality whiskey/bourbon/scotch and low quality whiskey/bourbon/scotch mixed with coke and I'll take the high quality every single day. One of my favorites is Glenfiddich 12/18 year scotch + coke...it's like a smokey, spicy cola that has a better balance vs. Jim Beam which just makes a sweeter, sugar-ier cola (like sweet tea...sweet cola?! gross). Who would even think that better ingredient's usually yields better results?!

[@sjgsteve21]

Dude…. The improved whiskey cocktail is single handedly the best cocktail I have ever made. Thanks for the share!

[@mybuddyken436]

Thanks for all the inspiration. Recently made lavender simple syrup for my whisky sours at home. Goes great in your coffee as well.

[@ConsciousQuilting]

I love using blood orange bitters for the whiskey sour. So good.

[@lexslate2476]

It's fun watching Greg enjoy drinks.

[@Acratophorus]

Hey Greg, I have a video suggestion for you. I don't know if you're familiar with the band Alestorm, one of their songs "Pegleg Potion" describes some sort of weird cocktail and I thought you could try to make your own version of it. Some ingredients sound unusual in the song, but you made an actual drink starting from the concept of a bag of gas, so I don't think this would be a problem for you. Hope you make the Pegleg Potion one day. Cheers

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

Using Bourbon totally makes sense in certain Tiki cocktails! Sounds so good 😊

[@turvisae86]

I have been liking lavender bitters on the whiskey sour lately.

[@wesmadebuilds681]

Once again the PLCB here in PA has screwed me on getting liquor online. Maybe one day I will be able to use Curiado.

[@bradholmes4]

Im definitely going to try that last one. One of my favorites is the whiskey smash! I usually swap simple syrup for maple syrup and it really blends well with the lemon and compliments the whiskey. I also have been topping it with some lemon Lacroix instead of regular soda. Ive been digging it!

[@achillespaparsenos5649]

Incredible video Greg. The compassion for the whiskey sour is so appreciated. The addition of the tiki drink was ingenious.

[@achillespaparsenos5649]

Sorry, “passion”

[@benjaminturlo331]

Thank for the great content Greg, you deliver consistently amazing stuff 👏

[@benjaminturlo331]

Did you happen to try the barrel proof Jack? Not bad in my opinion

[@williamcraig6740]

So... Ol grandad.... My favorite mixing bourbon. And I'm super glad you mentioned it! It is so complex, with so much potential. And depending on how you mix it, different flavors come and say hello!

[@08impalaSS25]

Greg You should do a video on the 10 best summer cocktails!

[@phorcep]

I found a drink recently called the Surf Liner, rye-based tiki-style drink: 1oz pineapple juice 3/4oz orgeat 3/4oz lemon juice 2oz rye 8-10 dashes Peychauds Shake and strain over cracked ice Thought it was pretty cool!

[@NinthSettler]

Gonna try these. I ordered some bourbon and a slightly discounted bottle of Chivas Regal 12, all three mainly for sipping but i can spare a bit to try to level up my cocktail game.

[@nikkbertschman2200]

So I decided to make an Improved Whiskey Cocktail for the first time today. I did the sazerac style absinthe rinse though. I love it. It is delightful and very well may be my new favorite bourbon cocktail. Thanks for the recommendation. I used Redemption Rye Bourbon in mine.

[@craiggibbs9888]

That bottle popping sound at 17:50 was incredible

[@Kaijugan]

You should really consider trying Pre-Prohibition Whiskey Revival Cask Series: Redemption - Plantation Rum Cask Finish. It's a really good Rye.

[@Amberscion]

I gotta agree with Jeff, the question of "what's your favorite cocktail" is highly nuanced. It depends on my mood, what I'm eating if anything, and probably other factors of which I am not even aware. My _drink_ of choice is scotch or bourbon, but neither of those is a cocktail. So when I do have a cocktail is is a break from my routine, and I'm usually looking for something a bit unlike either of those drinks. For me my number 1 go to I'm probably having a martini. I don't go for some of the wilder divergences from the norm, but there is a *huge* amount of space to be explored just by altering your vermouth and your gin. Seriously, just changing up the vermouth and keeping your gin the same you can enjoy a huge variety of different flavors in the same cocktail. I'd recommend to anyone looking to stock a serious bar that they have several different dry vermouth on hand. And you can blend your vermouth, or replace it entirely, with lillet, sherry, white wine, or even absinthe but you might want to go very light there. Second up is a Manhattan. Made with rye or a tamer bourbon than my standard Knob Creek 100 proof. Third is going to be a daiquiri. Possibly tied with a margarita. But the margarita needs to be made with good tequila, none of your rail quality Jose Cuervo. Use a solid reposado or an anejo. These drinks are just fun and full of flavor.

[@theplatypuss9662]

I'm ngl I have never checked out Curiada because I thought for sure that we couldn't get liquor shipped to Ohio because of the laws. Decided to check it out on a whim and noticed I could in fact pick up some of the bottles from the show. Thanks for the website and opening up my eyes to a whole new world of alcohol.

[@josefdinzes9434]

Just became a bartender and your show is perfect training! Thank you!

[@madscientist8138]

I've been experimenting with barrel aged maple syrup in whiskey drinks instead of simple syrup and i'm loving the flavor profiles. It's made me venture to things like agave nectar for margaritas and daquiris.

[@Classicgreeen]

Thanx Greg always big fan and u got me into making my own drinks. Gin Martini, old fashion, Dark and stormy which I'd new favorite and my favorite Whiskey sour.

[@daniellette3733]

I've discovered you today. Watched about 20 vids. Made about 10ish drinks and it may just be the alcohol but i feel the need to say that I love you and your my favorite ❤💕♥

[@durt9872]

My favorite is self created and is just essentially two shots in a row...jack with a jagermeister chaser, it’s called a jackknife and it’s awesome

[@mikeg2306]

Peychauds has very noticeable bubble gum or root beer notes. I love it!

[@lorenzmende]

Wow, a tiki cocktail in the top whiskey ones. What a surprise. Reminds me of one of the best cocktails i ever had in the limonadiere bar in berlin. Absolutely crazy with flamed rosemary. I like the whiskey sour best with Knob Creek small batch, but you are right a good rye gives extra points. Thanks for the video.

[@propwash6880]

Yes! I am an Old Granddad fan and I could never pinpoint that nut flavor. It is a peanut taste. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@Hawkent]

Best channel I've found in recent memory. Love your work Greg!

[@theoptimisticmetalhead7787]

Omg I'm so glad to see Noah's Mill on one of my cocktail channels! Such a good bourbon!!!

[@Turn140]

Whiskey sour is by far my favorite whiskey drink. Usually have one every night relaxing. Fantastic

[@onlygalactic1744]

Something I’ve been liking is honey jack 2oz, lemonade 3oz and any syrup flavor 0.25-1 oz (lavender and strawberry are great)

[@wafelsen]

For me, my number one whiskey cocktail has got to be a Perfect Manhattan, but I appreciate that this is your list, not mine. You make a strong case for these and I think I'll be giving some of them a(nother) try. I did make an Earl Grey MarTEAni with tea infused bourbon instead of gin, and it grew on me. Perhaps I'll give that another go.

[@alech9418]

Try a whiskey sour with rhubarb bitters. It will blow your mind.

[@justinjoice5640]

I’m binge watching it all. Awesome content!!!

[@lowpauly]

complements to the person that does the overlay text, your kerning is on point

[@CorvusCorone68]

it's Greg :P he's really passive-aggressive toward himself

[@NoQueso_]

Amazing drinks as always! 100% agree that eggs are an absolute must in the sour.

[@ecv03]

I never heard of putting egg whites in a sour. I now have to try it. And it better be life changing.

[@oliviafrias4889]

I LOVE the Halekulani. Glad it's getting some attention.

[@tomberryhill5677]

My go-to drink (as in - I make it at home) used to be the Old Fashioned, but I switched to the Manhattan after starting keto (less sugar). My neighborhood pub has a whiskey sour on the menu right now that has become my go-to when I'm out. Great drink! They also have a great tiki drink that I like - which is weird because I've never been into tiki drinks.

[@evanlucas8914]

I like a New York sour over a standard whiskey sour. All you have to do is take a nice sweet red wine and float it after you pour the sour. Adds this nice pop of berry notes. Really good with a rye as the base.

[@blakewatkiss2040]

Improved whiskey cocktail is my go to. On a side note, love the SKX007!

[@vikingsfan454]

Do pre-made mixer reviews! Things like pina colada, margarita etc. Ive also seen ones for old fashioned which makes very little sense considering how little besides whiskey goes in one but this is why we need your opinion!

[@konstantinreuther3122]

Would like to see you try the Schneemaß. It's a cocktail from germany. You need a beer mug (1l glas), fill corn schnapps to the first ring, (around 100 ml?) then add 2 scopes of vanilla ice cream and film the rest up with Fanta (or another orange soda). Then stir so the ice cream dissolves in the drink.

[@MrMoney331]

I think the whiskey sour is what got me into cocktail makings. So so so good! Great video! Glad to see you have help again behind the camera

[@TedTahquechi]

I have to say, I tried the Halekulani Cocktail and I really like the balance with the barrel proof bourbon. I used Michters (sp?) Reminds me of a simpler hurricane without the complexity dark rum brings to the show. It is nice to find a tiki drink that has bourbon.

[@chewie1644]

Ok, just made all 3 back to back to back. I’ve had whiskey sours before but the others we’re new to me. The Tiki drink is by far my fav!!!!

[@colina1330]

A whiskey sour is actually the only drink that I'll use Johnny Walker Red for. I had a bottle of it sitting on my home bar for ages, and couldn't find a way to enjoy it. Turns out it's pretty nice when it's muted by egg whites, sugar, and lemon.

[@andersingram]

my fav whiskey cocktail is the Arnaud ... a great drink

[@genius42995]

Cannot recommend creole bitters on a whiskey sour enough! Tried it once because of you Greg and never went back!

[@dereksullins4841]

Just made this (whiskey sour) with Evan Williams black label. Got all of the tasting notes listed on a nice, cool, summer day.

[@bishbosh4815]

I had a whiskey cocktail in Manchester that I haven't been able to find anywhere else called a Boilerbreaker, as it is a whiskey beer cocktail! But it doesn't use actual beer, it's made from a beer cordial and Jameson irish whiskey IPA edition, I have also found and bought single malt glenfiddich IPA which is experimental! It's then mixed with Wild Turkey rye and lemon juice, and I'm sure egg white/aquafaba because it's foamy like a whiskey sour but it's not listed in the ingredients. It is very unique and exactly what you would expect a sprit cocktail that tastes of beer to be like. If you could try to find out more about this cocktail and even make it on a future video that would be amazing, and you should definitely try it!

[@RCKrad]

Awesome seeing you in person! Love your content!

[@AdamBeaudryMasterProton]

Why not try something like the Nerve Tonic from Star Trek Online. "Hot , Sour, A little pick-me-up should do it. In a stemmed glass. A drop of honey." At least this is what's called for when trying to have the bartender make it in game.

[@bubbie2982]

I’ve seen some mention of a man O’war cocktail which I have tried, it’s basically a whiskey side car with sweet vermouth instead of simple syrup or sugar. But my 3 of late have been old fashioned (3) whiskey side car or man o’war (2) and boulevardier which I can enjoy any day of the week, though it packs such a punch! Also if you like whiskey cocktails I highly recommend Irish whiskeys that can add an additional dimension (not Jameson though!)

[@jewlena]

Hey Greg! We were hunting some new whiskey but instead found a really good espresso rum called Grind. We put it up against Mr Black and it’s really good but being a rum base…really good. Just thought I’d share.

[@tramai]

Learned about the Halekulani from your Tiki video and had been spreading the gospel of it as much as I could. Stoked to see it on your list of favorites because it's been on mine ever since!

[@dougmoore883]

I know it's pretty basic, but my favorite whiskey (and by whiskey I mean bourbon or rye) cocktails are Boulevardier (with Rittenhouse, Carpano, and Campari), Whiskey Sour, and Sazerac in that order. If we're counting scotch, the Penicillin takes the crown and the other three go right below it

[@TheDingdong42]

Greg, if you like the Halekulani you should try the Iron Ranger cocktail. Recipe is in either the Modern Tiki or Simple Tiki book, I get those two mixed up. Regardless, it’s a fantastic whiskey based tiki drink. Cheers!

[@PLACEonPLATE]

When I saw "Bop It" flash on screen, I almost spit out my drink....I love the humor of whoever does post production...

[@stevenelliott8144]

Thanks for using an All Points West product, great local business here in Newark

[@canise7925]

"Bring them to the yard" got me 😂

[@drakedaigle4144]

Love your videos! I spray my bitters on my whisky sour 😋

[@joecichlid]

Reminds me that I need to make up some new batches of my simple syrups! That last one sounds awesome, gonna have to shake me up one tomorrow evening.

[@rlwalker2]

Excellent video clip ... and three new whiskey cocktails that I'll be trying. So many cocktails on KZbin are gin, vermouth or both ... and I don't care for either although I never complain about a Manhattan.

[@adammorrison9026]

I just made a whiskey sour with orange and a single malt scotch. Lowered the simple sugar to 1/3 and OMG