Three wise men (cocktail)

Three wise men is a drink consisting of three types of whiskey with brand names that are each named after a man (ordinarily Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniel and Jim Beam).[1] The three named men are the "wise men" in the name of the drink, which is an allusion to the Biblical Magi.[2] Several variations exist that include other ingredients or substitute tequila or rum for some of the whiskey.[3]

Recipe

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1 part Scotch whisky (e.g., Johnnie Walker Red or Black Label)
1 part Tennessee whiskey (e.g., Jack Daniel's)
1 part Bourbon whiskey (e.g., Jim Beam White or Black Label)
Serve neat, on the rocks, or shaken with ice and strained,[1][4] according to taste. Or serve the three whiskeys as three separate shots that are lined up and consumed sequentially.[1]

Variations

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By adding an ingredient, a number of variations can be made, such as:

  • A three wise men go hunting, or "three wise men on a hunt" consists of the traditional recipe with an additional 1 part Wild Turkey bourbon.[1]
  • A three wise men visit Mexico is made with the three aforementioned liquors and 1 part tequila, e.g., Jose Cuervo.[1][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Graham, Colleen (September 7, 2018). "Three Wise Men: The Shot Drink That Mixes 3 Great Whiskies". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "Three Wise Men Recipe". Bevvy. 13 May 2015.
  3. ^ Burnett, Heather (22 April 2019). "Three Wise Men Shot 6 Ways: The Strongest Whiskey Cocktail Ever". Word To Your Mother.
  4. ^ "Three Wise Men Shot". Tipsy Bartender. 10 November 2017.
  5. ^ "Three Wise Men Shot Recipe (Quick and Easy) – Tammilee Tips". www.tammileetips.com.