Celebrate International Whisk(e)y Day With These Jim Beam Cocktails

International Whisk(e)y Day is a day created by several writers to honor Michael Jackson, a British writer and journalist known for his passion for whiskey and beer. Not the “other” Michael Jackson, it must be noted.

It occurs annually on Jackson’s birthday, March 27. The parenthesis in the title showcases the international flavor of the day and recognizes whisky (no e) from Scotland, Canada and Japan as well as Irish and American whiskeys (with an e).

The day was created in 2008 and officially launched in 2009 during the Whiskey Day Festival in the Netherlands. People are encouraged to raise a glass of whiskey, choose from various brands, and share their appreciation for the drink and Jackson’s work. It is not to be confused with World Whisky Day, which the third Saturday in May. 

But enough of that, right? Jim Beam sent PubClub.com a pair of cocktial recipes to have on that or any other day. A bottle of Jim Beam reatails for just $19.99 while Jim Beam Black is $24.99.

• 1 part Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• 3 parts ginger ale
• Garnish with lemon wedge

• Step 1:
  • Combine ingredients: Fill a highball glass with ice cube and pour 1 part Jim Beam Bourbon over the ice and 3 parts of ginger ale.
• Step 2:
  • Stir & Garnish: Stir gently to combine and garnish with a lemon wedge.

• Step 1:
  • Prepare your glass: Chill a rocks glass or cocktail glass by filling it with ice and letting it sit while you prepare the drink, or place the glass in the freezer for a few minutes. Remove the yolk from the egg and keep the egg white.
• Step 2:
  • Measure and pour: In a cocktail shaker, add 1 parts Jim Beam Black bourbon, 1 part fresh lemon juice, egg white and 1/2 part simple syrup.
• Step 3:
  • Add ice & shake: Fill the shaker with ice cubes, secure the lid of the cocktail shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
• Step 4:
  • Strain: Remove the ice from your chilled glass. Strain the mixture directly into the glass without additional ice for a stronger flavor, or strain the mixture over fresh ice cubes in the glass for a slightly diluted drink.
• Step 5:
  • Garnish: Garnish your Whiskey Sour with a lemon wheel or wedge.

Cheers!