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]
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
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]