Prince of Passion [Cocktail Recipe]

Oaked, high-rye bourbon pairs nicely with the jalapeño and poblano flavors present in this cocktail.

Rye on Fire [Cocktail Recipe]

This rye-based cocktail starts off citrusy but finishes on a spicy note, thanks to the addition of chile liqueur and habanero shrub.

The spicy sipper uses concentrated ginger syrup and spiced liqueur to enhance the natural spice in rye whiskey.

Rye and high-rye bourbon whiskies mixed with spicy flourishes like chile spice, jalapeños, and poblanos make for sweat-inducing sippers.

This chocolate Thai-chile cocktail balances the bitterness of chocolate with the spiciness of Thai chiles and the smoothness of artichokes.

No matter what ingredients you have at hand—or lack—there’s a way to master the mixology of a great whisky cocktail.

Even if you’re out of mint, a refreshing Julep is still within reach.

Keep the whiskey in balance with sweet and tart flavors, and you can tweak the Sour to suit every palate.

Got whisky, ice, and fizzy water? You’re on the way to a flawless Highball.

Modify the whisky, vermouth, bitters, and other elements to create a Manhattan perfectly suited to your taste.

Whisky, sugar, and bitters make the ideal template for infinite cocktail variety.

Make sure to visit these distilleries, bars, restaurants, and attractions next time you’re in the Steel City.