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Whiskey Fix
Posted: July 18, 2026
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The Whiskey Fix is one of the foundational American cocktail templates, dating to Jerry Thomas's 1862 'How to Mix Drinks' — one of the oldest cocktail recipe books ever published. A Fix is spirit, citrus, sweetener, served over crushed ice with generous fruit garnish. Simpler than a Whiskey Sour (no egg white, no shaking), more textured than an Old Fashioned, the Whiskey Fix is a remarkably refreshing drink that works with any quality bourbon. The crushed ice chills it fast and dilutes it gently; the fruit garnish gives each sip something fresh to punctuate it. Old-school, practical, and surprisingly elegant.
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake briefly for 5-6 seconds.
- Fill a rocks glass or old-fashioned glass with crushed ice.
- Strain the cocktail over the crushed ice.
- Garnish generously with seasonal fruit — lemon and orange wheels, berries, or a mint sprig — and serve with a short straw.