5 Whiskey Cocktails to Keep You Warm This Winter
- Dec 29, 2020
- 1 min read
Things that can’t keep you warm: a swimsuit, an ice bath, your ex
Things that can keep you warm: a cozy sweater, a roaring fireplace, whiskey
We don’t have sweaters or a fireplace, but we have a few whiskey cocktails at truk’t that will heat you from the inside out on the coldest Wisconsin days.
1. THE PROSPECTOR
jim beam black, giffard blackberry liqueur, smoked honey syrup, fresh lemon
2. TEMPLETON OLD FASHIONED
templeton rye whiskey, st. george spiced pear liqueur, luxardo cherries, orange, angostura bitters, soda
3. COUPLE, TWO, TREE
few bourbon, carpano antica sweet vermouth, mandarine napoleon, lemon peel, mesquite smoke
4. BOURBON PEACH SMASH
st. george breaking & entering bourbon, giffard peach liqueur, lemon, mint, scrappy’s orleans bitters
5. MANHATTAN
rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters
5. (AGAIN)
Not a cocktail drinker? Get yourself a whiskey flight and/or try the new whiskey available for a limited time:
+ WhistlePig flight: Farmstock Rye, 10yr & 12yr
+ WhistlePig The Boss Hog VII: Magellan’s Atlantic
When the weather outside is frightful, the whiskey is so delightful. That’s the tune we’re singing this winter. Hop on over to truk’t and we’ll make sure you’re nice and toasty.
I enjoyed the cozy winter angle here, especially the way these whiskey cocktails are presented as part of comfort, flavor, and gathering. At the same time, I think it is valuable to remember how easily casual drinking can become routine when alcohol starts feeling like the main source of warmth or stress relief. I appreciate content that tastes good yet also opens space for conversations about mental health, recovery, and rehab when needed. For me, balance matters just as much as recipes do, and resources from Canadian Centre for Addictions can help people recognize when enjoyment crosses into something heavier.