Volume 4

From the Keep ’Em Coming Back books

Behind the Bar

This page is a practical extension of Volume 4. The book explains the reasoning; this resource helps put it to work.

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Whiskey drink recipes

39 structured recipes with ingredients, methods, glassware, bartender notes, and venue guidance.

Illustration of Black Manhattan
WhiskeyModerate

Black Manhattan

Dark, herbal, rye-forward

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Boulevardier
WhiskeyModerate

Boulevardier

Bitter, rich, herbal

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Brooklyn
WhiskeyModerate

Brooklyn

Dry, bitter, lightly cherry

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Brown Derby
WhiskeyModerate

Brown Derby

Tart, honeyed, grapefruit-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Godfather
WhiskeyFast

Godfather

Nutty, malty, lightly sweet

BuildSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Gold Rush
WhiskeyModerate

Gold Rush

Honeyed, bright, warming

ShakeSour
Illustration of Green Tea Shot
WhiskeyModerate

Green Tea Shot

Peachy, sweet-tart, smooth

ShakeShooter
Illustration of Hot Toddy
WhiskeyFast

Hot Toddy

Warm, citrusy, honeyed

BuildHot Drink
Illustration of Irish Coffee
WhiskeyFast

Irish Coffee

Warm, coffee-rich, creamy

BuildHot Drink
Illustration of Irish Maid
WhiskeyModerate

Irish Maid

Floral, cooling, whiskey-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Kentucky Mule
WhiskeyFast

Kentucky Mule

Spicy, bright, bourbon-forward

BuildHighball
Illustration of Manhattan
WhiskeyModerate

Manhattan

Boozy, herbal, lightly sweet

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Mint Julep
WhiskeyModerate

Mint Julep

Minty, cold, bourbon-forward

MuddleHighball
Illustration of Old Fashioned
WhiskeyFast

Old Fashioned

Rich, aromatic, spirit-forward

BuildSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Old Pal
WhiskeyModerate

Old Pal

Dry, bitter, rye-forward

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Paper Plane
WhiskeyModerate

Paper Plane

Bittersweet, citrusy, balanced

ShakeSour
Illustration of Penicillin
WhiskeyModerate

Penicillin

Smoky, gingery, bright

ShakeSour
Illustration of Pickleback
WhiskeyModerate

Pickleback

Whiskey-rich, salty, briny

ShakeShooter
Illustration of Revolver
WhiskeyModerate

Revolver

Coffee-rich, orange-aromatic, bourbon-forward

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Rob Roy
WhiskeyModerate

Rob Roy

Malty, herbal, rich

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Royal Flush Shot
WhiskeyModerate

Royal Flush Shot

Berry-rich, peachy, whiskey-forward

ShakeShooter
Illustration of Rusty Nail
WhiskeyFast

Rusty Nail

Honeyed, herbal, smoky

BuildSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Sazerac
WhiskeyModerate

Sazerac

Dry, aromatic, anise-forward

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Texas Tea
WhiskeySlow

Texas Tea

Strong, citrusy, cola-finished

ShakeTexas Favorites
Illustration of Toronto
WhiskeyModerate

Toronto

Bitter, minty, spirit-forward

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Vegas Bomb
WhiskeyModerate

Vegas Bomb

Sweet, peachy, caffeinated

ShakeShooter
Illustration of Vieux Carré
WhiskeyModerate

Vieux Carré

Layered, herbal, warming

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Ward Eight
WhiskeyModerate

Ward Eight

Citrusy, lightly sweet, rye-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Whiskey Smash
WhiskeyModerate

Whiskey Smash

Minty, tart, bourbon-forward

MuddleSour

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Responsible-service and recipe disclaimer

21+ educational reference.

Recipes are general bar-service references, not legal, medical, food-safety, TABC, insurance, or regulatory advice. Specifications, brands, allergens, alcohol strength, and laws vary.

Venues and bartenders must verify every ingredient and house specification, measure pours, disclose allergens, refuse unlawful or unsafe service, and follow applicable laws and responsible-service procedures.