9 Delicious Whiskey Recipes with Hilarious Names

By Food & Wine
Updated August 03, 2016
Credit: © Petrina Tinslay
Whiskey may attract some of the classiest of alcohol drinkers, but that doesn’t make the names of its inspired cocktails any less hilarious. Bartenders have certainly taken creative liberties to capture the essence of their mixed drink concoctions and we've rounded up nine clever and comedic standouts. Because who wouldn't want to serve their party guests, particularly those in finance, a Bankers are Wankers? Check them out!  
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The Bobby Boucher

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We’re shocked to find that this cocktail isn’t just whiskey and water. Lots and lots of water from a glacier in Alaska. Served cold, obviously. Click here for the recipe.

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Bitter Scotsman

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With a name like Bitter Scotsman, are you really surprised to find a red-hued cocktail with a smoky and robust flavor? If so, you haven’t met many Scotsmen. Click here for the recipe.

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The Adventures of Pete and Peach

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It’s pretty much a guarantee that anything named after a ‘90s Nickelodeon show is worthy of our attention. This peachy perfection just proves we’re right. Click here for the recipe.

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Bankers are Wankers

And drankers who enjoy port and raspberry cordial, apparently. Let's toast to the guys who can bring our economy down, but look good doing it. Click here for the recipe.

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Casting Aspersions

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You should never cast aspersions on our ability to down four or five of these during an after-work Happy Hour. It can and will be done. Click here for the recipe.

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Foggy Dew

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It may sound like Yankee Candle’s latest scent, but this Irish take on eggnog highlights the unique mixture of whiskey, Jamaican rum and sherry. Our desire for this is very clear. Click here for the recipe.

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The Turkey's Wattle

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You’ll be doing the turkey waddle back to your apartment after a few of these cider-based ginger beer beverages (that THANKFULLY do not remind us of a wattle – gross). At least it's less annoying than a cluck and purr. Click here for the recipe.

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Bondage

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There really isn’t anything funny about the bonding of two spirits (aged and 100 proof), but the image of a leather-clad cocktail in chains brings the lols. Click here for the recipe.

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Sufferin' Sassafras!

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Its root beer and allspice liqueurs provide a sassy jolt to your typical whiskey drinking routine. If it has you declaring “sufferin’ sassafras!” to judgmental onlookers, then that’s an all-around win-win. Click here for the recipe.

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