The story goes that the Four Horsemen will be the sign of the apocalypse — of the end of times. And if you don't enjoy it carefully, the Four Horsemen shot can definitely do the same. But rather than taking a shot of Death, Famine, War, and Conquest, the shot of the same name uses something a little easier to find in the store: bourbon, whiskey, scotch, and tequila. Saddle up!
Basic and Classic Four Horsemen Recipe
The classic and original recipe for the Four Horsemen features only four liquors, all named for men: Jim, Jack, Johnnie, and Jose. You'll enjoy this drink as a shot, but for the daring, you can sip this over ice.
Ingredients
- ¼ ounce Jim Beam bourbon
- ¼ ounce Jack Daniels whiskey
- ¼ ounce Johnnie Walker Scotch
- ¼ ounce Jose Cuervo gold tequila
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, bourbon, whiskey, scotch, and tequila.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass or shot glass.
- Serve neat.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Highball
Jim, Jack, Johnnie, and Jose are still your main crew in this riff. But citrus, herby, and tropical flavors are joining the party to make this crew more delicious.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Jim Beam bourbon
- ½ ounce Jack Daniels whiskey
- ½ ounce Johnny Walker Scotch
- ½ ounce Jose Cuervo gold tequila
- ½ ounce Jägermeister
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce coconut water
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, bourbon, whiskey, Scotch, tequila, Jägermeister, pineapple juice, lime juice, coconut water, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Four Horsemen in a Boat
Get a little boozier with it — but this time, the orange liqueur takes the edge off those apocalyptic riders. Perhaps the four horsemen of the water apocalypse would be a broken oar, a hole in the boat, an engine out of gas, and definitely a rocky ocean.
Ingredients
- ¼ ounce Jim Beam bourbon
- ¼ ounce Jack Daniels whiskey
- ¼ ounce Johnnie Walker Scotch
- ¼ ounce Jose Cuervo gold tequila
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, bourbon, whiskey, scotch, tequila, and orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass.
Serve this drink with two dashes of cinnamon bitters and a splash of simple syrup over a little bit of ice for a drink that nibbles back at you as you sip.
Four Horsemen Meet a Pirate
In this variation, Captain Morgan rum makes an appearance. And, of course, Morgan plays oh-so nice with Jim, Jack, Johnnie, and Jose. Just be careful to not upset the boat, or else you might be walking the plank.
Ingredients
- ¼ ounce Jim Beam bourbon
- ¼ ounce Jack Daniels whiskey
- ¼ ounce Johnnie Walker Scotch
- ¼ ounce Jose Cuervo gold tequila
- ¼ ounce Captain Morgan spiced rum
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, bourbon, whiskey, Scotch, tequila, and spiced rum.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass.
Turn this shot into a full-fledged drink by straining into a rocks or highball glass over fresh ice and top off with cola. Garnish with either a lemon or lime slice.
Galloping With the Four Horsemen
The time is nigh. Which of these Four Horsemen drinks will you be riding into the horizon with by your side? Perhaps something a little more tropical, or one that'll offer a bit of sweet fizz. One thing's for certain — you can't leave the stable without your pals Jack, Johnnie, Jim, and Jose.
