Spirits Food & Wine's Perfect Whisky Cocktails for Father's Day By Food & Wine Editors Published on June 1, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Wendell T. Webber Need a great cocktail for Father's Day? Whisky is a classic Father's Day gift, so it makes sense to deploy that delicious bottle in a range of summer-friendly cocktails. These classic whisky (or whiskey) cocktail,, from swizzles to juleps, are a great way to let your liquor cabinet work for you. 01 of 09 Sunset Punch © John Kernick Making drinks for a crowd? This elegant punch uses white vermouth, lemon juice, simple syrup, and chilled ginger beer as a base for the whiskey, making for a delicious large-format drink. Pro tip: Freeze water in a cup- or pint-sized plastic deli container overnight for the ideal punch bowl-sized ice cube. Get the Recipe 02 of 09 Caraway Rye Cocktail © John Kernick If you're feeling like going that extra mile, infuse your whisky with caraway seeds and use it to make this cocktail, where the mild anise flavor of the caraway works brilliantly with lemon juice and celery bitters for a light but complex drink. Get the Recipe 03 of 09 Manhattan © Wendell T. Webber A classic whisky cocktail, the Manhattan combines the spirit with bitters, sweet vermouth, and a cherry on top, just for fun. Get the Recipe 04 of 09 The King © Tina Rupp This twist on an Old-Fashioned leans on blood orange liqueur and black lime syrup for a more direct citrusy note than the original. Chef Tim Love particularly likes it as a cocktail for sitting around the fire after a long day. Get the Recipe 05 of 09 Kentucky Cousin © Tina Rupp Chilled black tea, lemon juice, and cherry liqueur come together with whisky and simple syrup in this pick-me-up cocktail, garnished with mint leaves and brandied cherries. Get the Recipe 06 of 09 Blanca Julep © Wendell T. Webber Rather than going the classic route of muddling mint and sugar, this julep uses a quick mint simple syrup and a touch of lime juice. Just muddle the mint leaves with regular simple syrup and voila, mint simple syrup. Get the Recipe 07 of 09 Palmer Park Swizzle © Eva Kolenko If you like your iced tea a little boozy, this whisky cocktail is for you. It combines lime, mint, iced tea and bourbon, all serve in a Collins glass full of crushed ice. There's nothing better for a hot summer afternoon. Get the Recipe 08 of 09 Commodore 64 © Tina Rupp White crème de cacao leads the way for whisky in this before-dinner cocktail, joined by fresh lemon and orange juices, grenadine, and a healthy dash of bitters. Get the Recipe 09 of 09 The Big Texan © Jody Horton This Paloma-adjacent cocktail uses fresh grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and basil leaves to make a whisky cocktail ideal for sipping on the porch. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit