Saturday, May 17th is World Whisky Day. To help in the celebration we present three rye whisky cocktail recipes that will please your pallet and familiarize you a bit more to a category that is criminally underrated.

No. 1 Cooler
1.5 oz. George Dickel No. 1
.75 oz. Lime Juice
.75 oz. Simple Syrup
3 Slices of Cucumbers
6 Mint leaves
Pinch of Salt
Directions: Stir all ingredients and strain into old-fashioned glass over ice. Finish with mint leaves and pinch of salt.

Bulleit Rye Manhattan
1 oz. Bulleit Rye
.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes of Aromatic Bitters
Directions: Strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a cherry.

Manitoba
1.5 oz. Crown Royal Maple Whisky
.75 oz. Lemon Juice
.5 oz. Simple Syrup
Top with Ginger Beer
Directions: Shake & strain into a highball glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Cheers!