Sweet summertime—it’s sweet for a reason, thanks to the bounty of fruit ripening on trees, shrubs, and bushes. While many whiskey cocktails play up the spicy flavors derived from barrel maturation, summer is a time to discover the spirit’s sweet and fruity notes. And what better way to make the most of your farmers’ market’s offerings than by enjoying a cocktail or two? Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite whiskey-based, fruit-enhanced cocktail recipes, perfect for front-porch sitting or lounging by the pool.
Fruity Whiskey Cocktail Recipes
A long tall sipper with the tart-sweet flavors of blackberries and lemons, this drink gets a pop of fizz from a splash of sparkling wine.
Strawberry jam is an excellent shortcut for adding concentrated berry flavor into this refreshing bourbon-based cocktail.
Juicy sweet watermelon tempers the fire of white whiskey in this deceptively simple cocktail.
A hit of sourness from vinegar gives this fruity cocktail extra zing.
What’s better than a fresh-from-the-tree ripe peach? A bourbon cocktail that combines peaches and sweet tea for a refreshing afternoon drink.
Make enough for a crowd with this large-scale, fruit-packed punch that includes grilled peaches.
