World Whiskey Day Cocktails From Jack Daniel’s

World Whiskey Day is May 21st, 2016, and it’s the perfect time for whiskey aficionados and drinkers alike to raise a glass and toast this classic spirit.

Whether enjoyed Don Draper-style neat or on the rocks, or in a modern-day cocktail, Jack Daniel’s craft and luxury marques are the perfect way to celebrate. In honor of World Whiskey Day, Bay Area mixologist Eric Grenier created The Cooper’s Cocktail, with a classic feel; and The Meltwater Effect, boasting a strong, but sweet flavor profile; both made with easy-to-find ingredients for re-creating at home.

The Cooper’s Cocktail

The Cooper’s Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
• 1/2 oz. Cynar
• 1/2 oz. Coffee Liqueur*

Ice: One large cube or ‘on the rocks’

Glassware: Rocks glass or Old Fashioned glass

Tools: Mixing Vessel, Barspoon, Hawthorne Strainer

Preparation: Stir all ingredients in mixing vessel (about 20-30 seconds). Strain over ice. No garnish

*Coffee Liqueur

St. George NOLA is recommended, however ask retailer for best available coffee liqueur.

The Meltwater Effect

The Meltwater Effect

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack
• 1 oz. Sorel Liqueur
• 3/4 oz. Amaro Ramazzotti
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Thin Lemon Peel

Tools: Mixing Vessel, Barspoon, Hawthorne Strainer

Glassware: Rocks glass or Old Fashioned glass

Preparation: Stir first four ingredients in mixing glass filled with ice until properly chilled and diluted, about 20-30 seconds. Strain into glassware and garnish with lemon peel.