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Whiskey is a fabulous liquor on its own, but sometimes you want to change things up a bit and make a mixed drink with whiskey.<\/p>

But with so many mixer options, it can get confusing to figure out which one would be best for the specific outcome you wish to achieve with your drink.<\/p>

Whether you’re looking for something to make your whiskey stronger or just something to make it taste better, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top 10 things to mix with whiskey.<\/p>

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What to Mix With Whiskey to Increase the Alcohol Potency<\/h2>

Whiskey is already a strong drink, with an ABV of 40% – 50% depending on the specific type and brand.<\/p>

But if you’re looking to get drunk quickly, increase the alcoholic flavor of your drink, or celebrate the underlying notes of your favorite bottle, there are a few things you can mix with it to make it taste even stronger.<\/p>

<\/a>1. Other Alcohol<\/h2>
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One option is adding a little hard liquor like vodka or white rum. This will increase the alcohol content of your drink without changing the flavor too much.<\/p>

However, given that vodka, rum, and whiskey have similar ABV, it can be a bit risky to continue mixing them in the same drinks. That said, choosing alcohol to mix with a lower ABV, like beer, might be a better option.<\/p>

Cocktails that combine different alcohol include Pickle & Pint (whiskey and beer), Felicitation Punch (whiskey and gin), and New York Sour (whiskey and wine).<\/p>

<\/a>2. Caffeinated Beverages<\/h2>
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You can also mix whiskey with coffee or popular energy drinks. The caffeine will give you a boost, and the sugar (either included or added on your own) will make the alcohol more potent.<\/p>

The most popular energy drinks to mix with whiskey include Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar. While you can mix whiskey with any coffee drink you want, hot brew tends to be the best option.<\/p>

Be sure not to add too many of these drinks if you want to maintain the original flavors of the whiskey.<\/p>

Caffeinated cocktails include Irish Coffee (whiskey and coffee), Whiskey Toddy (whiskey, tea, honey, and lemon), and Kentucky Coffee (whiskey and cola).<\/p>

<\/a>3. Water<\/h2>
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It may seem like water would decrease the alcoholic taste, but water can make whiskey taste more potent.<\/p>

Adding a few drops of water can help break the surface tension<\/a> of the drink. In other words, it brings concentrated flavor to the surface of the drink and increases the overall aroma.<\/p>

Since smell plays a significant factor<\/a> in how humans experience taste, adding water to whiskey can make it taste stronger.<\/p>

<\/a>4. Vermouth<\/h2>
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Vermouth is a fortified wine used in classic cocktails like Martini, Manhattan, and Negroni.<\/p>

It has a robust flavor that can not only stand up to the strong taste of whiskey but bring out the whiskey flavors and aromas you love.<\/p>

So, if you want to only add a little bit more flavor to bring out the main flavors of your favorite whiskey, mix it with just a little bit of Vermouth. This will make the drink more complex without adding too much sweetness.<\/p>

The most popular brands of Vermouth include Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth, and Dolin Dry Vermouth.<\/p>

<\/a>5. Bitters<\/h2>
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Bitters are herbal extracts that are used to add flavor to cocktails. They are often made with roots, bark, and citrus peels.<\/p>

You only need a few dashes of bitters, which are readily available at most liquor stores. Soon enough, you’ll be able to make simple yet elegant cocktails like an Old Fashioned (whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water) or a Boulevardier (whiskey, sweet Vermouth, and bitters).<\/p>

Angostura Bitters are undoubtedly the most popular bitters, but other brands like Peychaud’s and Regan’s are also excellent.<\/p>

What to Mix With Whiskey to Make it Taste Better<\/h2>

For whiskey lovers, high-quality whiskey has an exceptional taste. But if you’re working with a lower-quality whiskey or if you’re simply not a fan of the taste of whiskey, there are a few things you can mix with it to make it more delightful to drink.<\/p>

6. Ginger Beer<\/h2>
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One popular choice is ginger beer, which can help cut through the bitterness of the whiskey, and adds an attractive punch to your drink simultaneously.<\/p>

The most common ginger beer and whiskey drink just require those two ingredients, and it’s called a Kentucky Mule. It’s essentially a Moscow Mule, but with whiskey instead of vodka. To make it even tastier, you can include mint and lime juice.<\/p>

7. Dairy<\/h2>
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Adding milk or cream to whiskey will make it richer and more potent. This is because the fat in dairy slows down the absorption<\/a> of alcohol into your bloodstream.<\/p>

Creamy cocktails made with whiskey include:<\/p>