The 1920s were a decade of excess, and that included drinking. Whiskey cocktails were all the rage, and there were plenty of them to choose from.

There were three main types of whiskey cocktails: mixed drinks, martinis, and highballs. Mixed drinks were typically made with gin or vodka and whiskey was used as a flavoring agent. Martini cocktails were made with gin and vermouth, and a splash of whiskey was often added for flavor. Highballs were mixed drinks that were …