Jack Daniel’s is such a utilitarian brand that every time you reach for it, you might want to try it with something different. Jack and Coke is such a famous mixed drink, possibly the most famous in the world, but most folks don’t venture far beyond that classic combination. So what else works well with it?
Check out our rankings below and see whether you agree with the order, listed from worst to best.
Jack Daniel’s & Energy Drink
Just don’t do it. I’m unsure what level of bad day you need to have to warrant creating this concoction, but it isn’t something I would recommend. The alcohol is totally lost in pretty much any energy drink you might use.
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It also seems that every energy drink, ever, has these very strange fruit notes that I just can’t seem to place. They range from synthetic apple through to something that morphs between watermelon and peach. These flavors might sound accommodating, but as soon as the liquid touches your tongue, your teeth will retract from the sheer level of sugar and tartness present in these drinks.
Don’t do it.
Jack Daniel’s & Soda
I know the Highball is popular, but I think that’s largely based on the glassware used to serve it. Mixing 40% ABV whiskey with just soda water is not really my thing.
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READ THE STORYThe additional carbonation, with no other flavors to help things along, just turns it into a bubbly, diluted mess. The alcohol really comes through, with none of the flattering notes from the barrel aging. It’s all over the place. You can make a decent mixed drink with Jack and almost anything else, energy drinks aside, and it will probably have a better outcome.
Jack Daniel’s & Apple Juice
This actually isn’t bad. You can see why Jack brought out a whole apple product as a result of this mixer. While the liqueur is lower in ABV and has added sugar, this straight mixed drink is quite a nice treat in bright sunshine.
Top up your glass with lots of ice, add a decent pour of Jack Daniel’s, and fill the rest with the apple juice of your choice. It also works well with some mint served alongside it.
Jack Daniel’s & Lemonade
I wanted this to work, and it does, but I feel that with the peanut-driven profile of Jack Daniel’s, the mix just feels a little off. The sweetness from the lemonade is good, and it does benefit the caramel and sweet banana notes from the whiskey, but the tartness can sometimes send things in the wrong direction.
This works, but make sure the lemonade is in balance with the idea of adding alcohol to it. Otherwise, it just becomes a bit of a mess.
Jack Daniel’s Honey & Ginger Ale
This is a really nice summer drink and is something to help you get your footing in the whiskey world, especially if sweetness is the thing you enjoy. Personally, I’d only mix one measure of Jack Daniel’s Honey with the mixer and some ice.
The sugar and honey influence of the liqueur is more than enough in a single measure, otherwise it can become a little too much. However, feel free to experiment with it.
Jack Daniel’s Honey Highball
I’m unsure if this is an official cocktail or not, but Jack Daniel’s Honey is in my house for a few months of the year, especially as the sun comes out. It’s a great way to make sweet, welcoming drinks if you’ve got people around the house.
Get a tall glass, preferably chilled, stack it with ice, pour in 35 ml of Jack Daniel’s Honey, top with lemonade, and throw a few sprigs of mint on top. It has a super clean, refreshing, sweet, and slightly earthy profile that the honey provides. It’s a great drink, and Jack Daniel’s Honey deserves serious attention when it comes to cocktails and mixed drinks.
Jack Daniel’s Lynchburg Lemonade
I feel like this is a drink that people have heard of but have never made. So, grab 35 ml of Jack Daniel’s, 25 ml of triple sec, and 25 ml of lemon juice. Combine all of these ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until the outside is fully frosted.
Strain into a Collins glass, or any glass of your choice, and top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with lemon peel or lemon wedges. It’s a really nice summertime drink and a great welcoming cocktail at any party.
Jack Daniel’s & Ginger Ale
Ginger ale is my favorite in-house mixer for almost any affordable whiskey. It offers sweetness, carbonation, and some spice to help contrast the intensity of the spirit’s ABV.
Chill a glass and throw some ice into it. Add a heavy single, or about 35 ml of Jack Daniel’s, and then top it with ginger ale. It’s a lovely, fresh, and gently spicy cocktail that hits all of the good points.
Jack Daniel’s Old Fashioned
Do be sure to check out our full breakdown of this cocktail in a different article. The Old Fashioned is a make-or-break cocktail for any spirit. It is a spirit-forward drink that uses very few other ingredients, which helps show off what the core product can do.
When making one with Jack Daniel’s, it has this lovely, drying, nutty approach. Think peanut butter, brown sugar, and gently spicy bitters. It’s a great entry-level style of Old Fashioned that is easy to make and can help you develop your cocktail-making skills.
Jack Daniel’s & Cola
I love this drink. Give me a chilled, tall glass, lots of ice, 50 ml of Jack Daniel’s, and then top it up with any cola variation of your choice. Squeeze some fresh lime over the top.
It’s such a wonderful, approachable, easy drink, and for some reason its fame has become infamous. I’m not really sure why, either. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.
Drinking Jack Daniel’s With Mixers
As Jack Daniel’s is such a famous brand around the world, the options open to you when mixing cocktails are almost endless. Try something fun, something classic, and something experimental. You never know what you might unlock when it comes to a future classic Jack Daniel’s cocktail.
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