Hello Sunita. Blended whiskey is actually wonderful for everyday mixed drinks because it blends smoothly with standard grocery store mixers without needing any fancy bar tools.
Here are three reliable, classic recipes that use simple kitchen staples and exact ratios:
1. Classic Whiskey Highball / Whiskey Ginger
Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60 ml) blended whiskey
- 4 to 5 oz (120 to 150 ml) ginger ale or plain club soda
- 1 lemon or lime wedge
- Ice cubes
Step-by-step instructions:
Fill a standard tall drinking glass completely with ice cubes.
Pour the 2 oz of whiskey directly over the ice.
Top gently with ginger ale or club soda to preserve the carbonation.
Squeeze the citrus wedge over the top and drop it into the glass.
Give it one gentle stir with a regular spoon.
2. Pantry Whiskey Sour
Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60 ml) blended whiskey
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.75 oz (22 ml) simple syrup (make this by dissolving equal parts white sugar in warm water, then cooling)
- Ice cubes
Step-by-step instructions:
If you do not have a cocktail shaker, use any clean glass jar with a tight lid, such as a jam jar.
Add the whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into the jar.
Add a handful of ice cubes, seal the lid tightly, and shake vigorously for about 10 to 15 seconds until cold.
Strain the liquid over fresh ice in a short glass, or simply pour the whole mixture into your glass.
3. Easy Whiskey Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60 ml) blended whiskey
- 4 oz (120 ml) standard lemonade or lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7Up)
- 1 lemon wheel or mint sprig (optional)
- Ice cubes
Step-by-step instructions:
Fill a glass with ice.
Add the 2 oz of whiskey.
Pour the lemonade or lemon-lime soda over the top.
Stir gently with a spoon to combine thoroughly.
All of these can be measured using a standard kitchen measuring spoon (1 fluid ounce equals 2 tablespoons). I hope you find these recipes easy to prepare and enjoy.
