3 whiskey cocktail recipes perfect for the holiday season
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3 whiskey cocktail recipes perfect for the holiday season

The perfect holiday cocktail will impress guests at any festive night you have on the books, whether it’s a low-key hangout or a party with the halls fully decked out. When serving delicious drinks this season, look no further than Jack Daniel’s Bonded Series – a trio of craft whiskeys that deliver bold and complex flavors. The 100-proof spirit will excite you and your guests, delight the whiskey fans in the crowd, and allow you to create a variety of delicious cocktails for memorable nights.

Over the past decade, Jack Daniel’s has built on a beloved heritage and won the hearts of seasoned whiskey drinkers. Whiskey in the Bonded range is unmistakably Jack and made to the highest standards. Each bottle follows the rigorous guidelines of the American Bottle-in-Bond Act, a century-old designation steeped in American distilling heritage, which holds the spirit to high standards that produce a more robust whiskey. (Each bottle has been made by a single distiller in a single distilling season, aged for a minimum of four years, and offered in 100 samples.) There are no shortcuts to achieving this deep, bold flavor—and each of the three Bonded series offers a distinct taste experience.

Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey: Ginger Apple Sour (Shaken)

Jack Daniel’s Bonded Whiskey starts with Jack’s time-honoured Old No. 7 recipe and elevates it with select casks and 100-proof bottling, resulting in unparalleled depth and character. The aroma practically jumps out of the glass when poured. A blend of flavors—dark brown sugar, cooked fruit, and toasted oak—provides an irresistible flavor and provides a long finish (whisky-speak for flavors that linger long after the sip) full of warm spice and some smoke.

Ingredients:
1 part apple juice
.75 parts lemon juice
.5 parts ginger syrup
2 parts Jack Daniel’s Bonded

Add apple juice, lemon juice, ginger syrup and Jack Daniel’s Bonded to a shaker with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds until well chilled. Pour into a coupe glass and garnish with a golden apple slice, a lemon twist or a strip of candied ginger.

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Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye: Blood Orange Boulevardier (Stirred)

Next up is Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye, created from the distillery’s classic and award-winning rye recipe. It provides a flavor profile that ranges from vanilla cream to crisp autumn fruit (think pear and apple) to lovely peppery spice. It finishes with an earthy undertone that caps a truly memorable sip.

Ingredients:
.75 parts sweet vermouth
.75 parts Campari
.5 parts blood orange syrup
1.5 parts Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye

Add Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye, sweet vermouth, Campari and blood orange syrup to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Pour into a rocks glass with a fresh, large ice cube and garnish with a dried blood orange wheel or an orange twist.

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Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash: Cranberry Highball (Long Drink)

Last but not least is Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash, a winning combination of three bonded whiskeys that provides a unique drinking experience with outstanding balanced intensity. You cannot find this blend in any other liquids. It combines straight rye, American malt and Tennessee whiskey, producing a warm, round whiskey with a slightly spicy finish. The taste ranges from honey sweetness with notes of malt and soft oak, leading to a lingering finish of toast and a hint of deep char.

Ingredients:
.5 parts lime juice
.25 parts simple syrup
2 parts cranberry juice
1.5 parts Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash
2 parts club soda

Pour lime juice, simple syrup, cranberry juice and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash into a highball glass. Fill with ice and top with soda water. (This should be neat, with the mixture on the bottom and the club soda floating on top.) Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a few fresh cranberries.

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So let the Jack Daniel’s Bonded range help you make the most of the holiday season with bold, festively inspired craft cocktails and exceptional whiskey – and you can be sure to serve up delicious drinks your friends won’t soon forget.

Shop the Jack Daniel’s Bonded range here.

Please drink responsibly

Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee Rye Whiskey and a blend of straight whiskeys, 50% alc. Of vol. (100 proofs). Distilled and bottled by Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee. Jack Daniel’s is a registered trademark. ©2024 Jack Daniel’s. All rights reserved. Please do not forward to anyone under the legal drinking age.