11 Perfect Whiskey Cocktails for Celebrating Father's Day Psst, Dad wants a bottle of whiskey for Father's Day ... and one of these tasty cocktails. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 3, 2024 Add Us On Close Credit: Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele If you're gifting the dad in your life a bottle of Scotch, bourbon, or rye this Father's Day, why not have some whiskey drink recipes in your back pocket to make the present extra special? From caffeinated coolers like the Matcha Whiskey Highball to the beloved Boulevardier and our maple take on an Old-Fashioned, these are the Father's Day cocktails to show Dad your appreciation. 01 of 11 Irish Buck Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Liberty Fennell If Dad's craving an easy drinker, this is the drink to make. Light yet oaky, Irish whiskey joins tart lemon juice, honey, and spicy ginger beer in this fizzy, refreshing Irish Buck cocktail. Topped off with a basil sprig, it's endlessly delicious. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 11 Dog Days of Summer Ale Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon This simple beer-based bourbon cocktail gets its eye-catching red color from cherry heering, also known as cherry liqueur or cherry cordial. We like making it with Sam Adams Summer Ale. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 11 Alpine Brew Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Merlyn Miller Delicious and highly caffeinated, the Alpine Brew is sure to keep Dad going through the celebration. Made with bourbon, coffee liqueur, and cold brew, it's a spirit-forward drink that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 11 Matcha Whiskey Highball Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele Just a quarter teaspoon of earthy, grassy matcha is combined with Japanese whiskey, honey syrup, lemon, and club soda for this festive, effervescent sipper. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 11 Boulevardier Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter Dubbed the whiskey lover's Negroni, the Boulevardier comes together from just bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth, plus a twist of lemon for a straightforward cocktail Dad will appreciate. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 11 Bourbon-Tea Julep Kelly Marshall Tannins from black tea add a beautiful hint of bitterness to this variation on a classic Mint Julep. The citrus oil, oleo saccharum, is made by steeping lemon peels in sugar. Its bright flavor is the perfect lift to finish each sip. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 11 Northern Standard Carey Jones If Dad's a Manhattan fan, he's sure to love this drink made with three different bitter elements. Created by mixologist James Ives, this full-flavored cocktail uses rye aged in charred barrels to balance out the richness of Carpano vermouth for a sip that's equally strong and smooth. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 11 Maple Bourbon Smash Julia Hartbeck Maple syrup isn't just for pancakes! Here, richly flavored dark amber maple syrup combines with citrus juices and seltzer to make this lightened, Dad-approved riff on an Old-Fashioned cocktail. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 11 Tamarind Whiskey Sour Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Liberty Fennell Tamarind imbues any dish with a telltale sharp, sweet, yet tart kick. It adds just the right amount of excitement to surprise even the most dedicated drinker of this classic cocktail. Get the Recipe 10 of 11 The Belmont Victor Protasio 2017 F&W Best New Chef Angie Mar's famed restaurant The Beatrice Inn may (sadly) be no longer, but this herbaceous, citrus-forward whiskey cocktail remains absolutely worth making — we think Dad will agree. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 11 The Big Texan © Jody Horton This Paloma-adjacent drink uses fresh grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and fresh basil leaves to make a whiskey cocktail ideal for sipping outside on Father's Day. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Holidays & Occasions Father's Day Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit