9 Creative Whiskey Drinks Even Non-Whiskey Drinkers Will Love

No one can resist these tasty whiskey cocktails.

Whether they understand the difference between bourbon and whiskey or not, every member of your party—a dinner party, a party party, an evening in with your S.O., whatever—will ask for a second round of these whiskey drinks. From an iced alternative to the classic Irish coffee recipe to riffs on a French 75 and a Tom Collins, these cocktails use whiskey to give drinks you know and love a fresh flavor.

Present one of these creative whiskey drinks with Irish desserts at your next dinner party, or whip up a large batch to pair with the threat of a St. Patrick’s Day pinch on March 17—there won’t be a drop left whenever you serve them. The true beauty of these whiskey drinks is that, though they use Irish whiskey liberally, they’re not limited to St. Patrick’s Day. True whiskey fans will be happy with one of these drinks any time of year, and non-fans may find themselves surprised to enjoy a whiskey cocktail so much. (Some may not even notice the whiskey.)

St. Patrick’s Day is a great excuse to mix up a round of whiskey drinks, but don’t let that limit you—if you can enjoy St. Patrick’s Day snacks all year long (and you can!), you can sip on whiskey in different concoctions, too.

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Irish Iced Coffee

St Patty's Day Cocktails: Irish Iced Coffee
This refreshing recipe could not be simpler. Strong iced coffee is mixed with whiskey and heavy cream to create a deliciously decadent pick-me-up (and the perfect St. Patty's Day cocktail, if you celebrate the occasion). Get the recipe: Irish Iced Coffee. Wendy Granger

This refreshing recipe could not be simpler. Strong iced coffee is mixed with whiskey and heavy cream to create a deliciously decadent pick-me-up (and the perfect St. Patty's Day cocktail, if you celebrate the occasion).

Get the recipe: Irish Iced Coffee

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John Collins

St Patty's Day Cocktails: John Collins
A riff on the classic Tom Collins cocktail, this drink gets a dose of whiskey instead of the traditional gin. Pour over a tall glass of ice, then garnish with a lemon wedge. Get the recipe:John Collins. Wendy Granger

A riff on the classic Tom Collins cocktail, this drink gets a dose of whiskey instead of the traditional gin. Pour over a tall glass of ice, then garnish with a lemon wedge.

Get the recipe: John Collins

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Irish 75

St Patty's Day Cocktails: Irish 75
If you’re a fan of the French 75, you’ll fall in love with this romantic rendition. Irish whiskey replaces the gin or cognac, and the sparkling wine makes this cocktail delightfully bubbly. Get the recipe: Irish 75. Wendy Granger

If you’re a fan of the French 75, you’ll fall in love with this romantic rendition. Irish whiskey replaces the gin or cognac, and the sparkling wine makes this cocktail delightfully bubbly.

Get the recipe: Irish 75

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Irish Rose

St Patty's Day Cocktails: Irish Rose
This pretty pink whiskey cocktail is as delicious as it looks, and the combination of sweet red grenadine and tangy, freshly-squeezed lime juice is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Get the recipe: Irish Rose. Wendy Granger

This pretty pink whiskey cocktail is as delicious as it looks, and the combination of sweet red grenadine and tangy, freshly-squeezed lime juice is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

Get the recipe: Irish Rose

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Spiced Hot Toddy

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Greg DuPree

Hot cocktails are perfect for a freezing cold winter day—and this tweak on the traditional hot toddy features warming spices like star anise and cardamom, alongside the traditional honey, bourbon, and lemon juice.

Get the recipe: Spiced Hot Toddy

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Blackberry Thyme Cocktail

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Herbal notes of caraway and thyme add a fresh touch to this Chambord and whiskey cocktail. It's a perfect sophisticated drink for someone who loves a fruity cocktail.

Get the recipe: Blackberry Thyme Cocktail

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Boozy Apple Cider Slushie

Boozy Apple Cider Slushies

This tasty combo of apple cider, bourbon, and brown sugar syrup is like drinking autumn in a glass. This whiskey cocktail is a make-ahead drink for a crowd.

Get the recipe: Boozy Apple Cider Slushie

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Cherry Manhattan

Cherry Manhattan in a glass.
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Manhattans are usually a potent combination of vermouth, whiskey, and bitters. But this tweak, which adds a little tart cherry juice to the mix, may be a nice alternative to the traditional whiskey cocktail.

Get the recipe: Cherry Manhattan

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Coffee Old Fashioned

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Another tweak on a classic cocktail, a coffee old fashioned features both rum and bourbon, plus a touch of potent Turkish coffee.

Get the recipe: Coffee Old Fashioned

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