Whiskey Cocktail Recipes
Welcome to the Anderson & Link Recipe Bar, where bold spirits meet creative mixology. Whether you're sipping solo or hosting friends, these handcrafted cocktail recipes are designed to showcase the full flavor of our Colorado single malt rye whiskey.
Our small-batch whiskey is the star of every pour—smooth, spicy, and packed with character. Scroll down and find your new favorite.
Anderson & Link Whiskey Rita
Ingredients:
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2 oz Anderson & Link Whiskey Company Malted Rye or (choose your favorite expression)
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0.5 oz Tres Agaves Agave Nectar
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0.25 oz Organic Lime Juice
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Ice
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Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
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Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
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Prepare the Glass: If you like a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it into a plate of salt. Set aside.
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Mix the Drink: In a cocktail shaker, combine the Anderson & Link whiskey, Tres Agaves Agave Nectar, and Organic Lime Juice. Fill the shaker with ice.
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Shake Well: Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
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Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
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Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge.
Enjoy your Anderson & Link Whiskey Company Wiskey-Rita!
Anderson & Link Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
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2 oz Anderson & Link Whiskey Company Malted Rye (or your favorite expression)
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1 sugar cube
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2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
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1 orange peel
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Ice (preferably a large ice cube or sphere)
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Maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Glass: Place the sugar cube in an old-fashioned glass. Add the bitters on top of the sugar cube.
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Muddle: Muddle the sugar and bitters together using a muddler until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
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Add Whiskey: Pour the Anderson & Link whiskey over the muddled sugar and bitters.
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Stir: Fill the glass with ice (preferably a large cube or sphere). Stir gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
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Garnish: Express the orange peel over the glass by holding it over the drink and giving it a twist to release its oils. Drop the peel into the glass. Optionally, add a maraschino cherry for extra flair.
Enjoy your classic Old Fashioned with a touch of Anderson & Link Whiskey Company!
Anderson & Link Smoked Whiskey Sour
Ingredients:
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2 oz Anderson & Link 100 Proof Rye
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0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
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0.5 oz simple syrup
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Dash of Angostura bitters
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Smoked wood chips (cherry or oak)
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Ice
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Garnish: Luxardo cherry & lemon twist
Instructions:
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Combine whiskey, lemon juice, syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice.
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Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
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Use a cocktail smoker or smoking gun to infuse smoke. Cover glass for 30 seconds.
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Garnish and enjoy!
Anderson & Link Spiked Whiskey Coffee
Ingredients:
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1.5 oz Anderson & Link 90 Proof Rye
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4 oz freshly brewed hot coffee
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0.5 oz coffee liqueur or Irish cream
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Whipped cream
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Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions:
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Pour whiskey and liqueur into a coffee mug.
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Add hot coffee and stir.
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Top with whipped cream and garnish with spices.
Enjoy your coffee with a touch of Anderson & Link Whiskey Company!
Anderson & Link Honey Barrel Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
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2 oz Anderson & Link Cask Strength Rye
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0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + water)
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2 dashes aromatic bitters
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Ice
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Garnish: orange peel & honey-dipped cherry
Instructions:
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Stir whiskey, honey syrup, and bitters over ice in a mixing glass.
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Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
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Express orange peel over the drink and garnish.
Anderson & Link Peach Rye Cooler
Ingredients:
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2 oz Anderson & Link Colorado Peach Whiskey (or standard rye + peach syrup)
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1 oz peach nectar or puree
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0.5 oz lemon juice
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Sparkling water
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Ice
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Garnish: peach slice & thyme sprig
Instructions:
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Shake whiskey, nectar, and lemon juice with ice.
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Strain into a tall glass over ice.
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Top with sparkling water and garnish.
Anderson & Link Whiskey Cherry Smash
Ingredients:
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2 oz Anderson & Link 90 Proof Rye
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0.5 oz fresh lime juice
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0.5 oz cherry syrup (from cocktail cherries jar)
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4 fresh mint leaves
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Club soda
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Crushed ice
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Garnish: cocktail cherry & mint sprig
Instructions:
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Muddle mint and cherry syrup in a shaker.
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Add whiskey, lime juice, and ice. Shake and strain into a highball glass over crushed ice.
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Top with soda and garnish.
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