Love the peppery, spicy bite of rye? This classic type of whiskey is a stark contrast to sweet bourbon and mellow Irish whiskey. Rye packs a punch, and while it’s great sipped neat, it’s ideal for mixing into cocktails. There are so many ways to complement its bold flavor. Here are the top 10 best rye whiskey cocktails! There are classics like the Manhattan, modern spins, and even forgotten classics like the refreshing and balanced Ward 8 (our personal favorite). Ready to get started?
And now…the top rye whiskey cocktails!
What is rye whiskey?
Rye whiskey is a type of whiskey made with a majority of the grain rye. This term refers to either American rye whiskey, made of at least 51% rye mash, or Canadian whisky, which may or may not contain rye. Canadian regulations don’t require it to contain rye, though historically it did. Ingredients: Rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, grenadine Ingredients: Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters Ingredients: Rye whiskey, Cognac, absinthe, sugar cube, Peychaud’s bitters Ingredients: Rye whiskey, dry vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, Amer Picon or other herbal, citrusy amaro Ingredients: Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, absinthe, Peychaud’s bitters Ingredients: Rye whiskey, dry vermouth, Campari Ingredients: Rye whiskey, Fernet-Branca, Angostura bitters, simple syrup Ingredients: Rye whiskey, ginger ale Ingredients: Rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet red vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud bitters, Angostura bitters Ingredients: Angostura bitters, orgeat syrup, lemon juice, rye whiskey Rye whiskey is known for its full bodied and spicy flavor, with a peppery finish. It’s much dryer than the flavor of bourbon, which is sweeter (and made of at least 51% corn). Read more at Rye vs Bourbon.
More drinks with whiskey
Want more rye whiskey cocktails? Many of the cocktails below are delicious with rye swapped in for bourbon or the other whiskey types! Here are some of our favorite whiskey cocktail collections:
Try these 25 Great Whiskey Cocktails, from classic cocktails to modern spins! Opt for these Great Bourbon Cocktails, where you can swap in rye if you like Got Irish whiskey? Try these deliciously smooth Top Irish Whiskey Cocktails Grab your Scotch for these Top Scotch Cocktails Worth Making Got Crown? Try the Top 10 Crown Royal Cocktails
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