From Shockwave To Java Jamboree, 14 Cocktail Recipes Perfect For World Whisky Day

Whisky Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate one of the world’s most beloved spirits, and cocktail recipes make it even more special. Whether you love a classic Old Fashioned or a daring seasonal twist, these brilliant recipes offer something for every whisky enthusiast. So, get your favourite bottles and celebrate World Whisky Day with these curated recipes!

Best World Whisky Day Cocktail Recipes

1. Java Jamboree By Rahul Kamath, Corporate Beverage Manager At Carnival by Tresind, Mumbai

Ingredients:

• 40 ml Jim Beam
• 20 ml Coffee Liqueur
• 20 ml Fresh Espresso
• 5 ml Demerara Syrup

Method:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Jim Beam, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, and Demerara syrup.
3. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.
4. Fine strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.
5. Top with a delicate layer of coconut and miso foam for an exotic twist.

2. Laphroaig® Penicillin By Shibani Surkund, Portfolio Advocate – West, Suntory Global Spirits,

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Laphroaig® Select
• 20 ml Ginger Juice
• 25 ml Honey
• 20 ml Lemon Juice
• Ice

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well to blend and chill.
3. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
4. Garnish with candied ginger for a spicy-sweet touch.

3. Manhattan By Atelier V 

Ingredients:

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 15 ml Sweet vermouth
• 45 ml Bourbon
• 1 Maraschino cherry

Method:

1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, add bitters, sweet vermouth, and bourbon.
2. Stir well until perfectly chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass using a julep strainer.
4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

4. Shockwave By Swa Artisanal Syrups

Ingredients: 

• 60 ml Bourbon whisky
• 20 ml Swa Orange
• 10 ml Swa Cardamom
• 10 ml Swa Peach
• 15 ml Lime juice
• 3 drops Foaming agent
• 2 drops Aromatic bitters
• Dehydrated orange

Method: 

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake hard. 
2. Remove ice and dry shake for froth. 
3. Fine strain into an old-fashioned glass. 
4. Garnish this whisky cocktail with a dehydrated orange slice.

5. Boulevardier 

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Woodburns Whisky
• 30 ml Sweet Vermouth
• 30 ml Italian Bitters

Method:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice to chill.
2. Pour whisky, sweet vermouth, and Italian bitters into the glass.
3. Stir for about 30 seconds to chill and blend flavours.
4. Strain into an old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
5. Express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.

6. Monkey Sundowner

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Monkey Shoulder whisky
• 20 ml Peach syrup
• 20 ml Lime juice
• Grapefruit shrub to top up
• Edible flower for garnish

Method:

1. Shake Monkey Shoulder, peach syrup, and lime juice with ice until well mixed.
2. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
3. Top with grapefruit shrub.
4. Gently stir to combine.
5. Garnish with an edible flower for a beautiful finish.

7. The Cocktail Commute By Gaurav Khurana, Head Of Quality And New Product Development (NPD) At Modi Illva

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Rockford Reserve
• 20 ml Grapefruit juice
• 10 ml Rosemary syrup
• Dash of Orange bitters
• Grapefruit peel twist and rosemary sprig for garnish

Method:

1. Shake Rockford Reserve, grapefruit juice, rosemary syrup, and orange bitters with ice.
2. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
3. Garnish with a grapefruit peel twist and a rosemary sprig.
4. Sip and enjoy the refreshing coastal vibes of this whisky cocktail.

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8. The Macallan Distil Your World Jerez Orange Oak By Josep Roca And El Celler de Can Roca

Ingredients:

• 15 ml Orange liqueur
• 30 ml Oloroso Abocado (slightly sweetened Oloroso with PX Sherry)
• 45 ml The Macallan Sherry Oak Cask 12 Years Old
• Oak shavings and Ice

Method:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the orange liqueur, Oloroso Abocado, and The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old whisky.
3. Shake vigorously to chill and combine.
4. Strain the cocktail into a glass.
5. For a smoky aroma and a dramatic touch, infuse the cocktail with oak shavings and oak leaves, or simply garnish with an elegant orange twist.

9. Aurora Highball By Paritosh Bhandari, Master Blender At 55 North Whisky

Ingredients:

• 50 ml 55 NORTH Rare Premium Whisky
• 10 ml Kaffir Lime Cordial (or fresh kaffir-lime-infused syrup)
• 15 ml Green Apple Shrub (a mix of apple cider vinegar, green apple, and sugar)
• 2 dashes Celery Bitters
• Soda Water to top
• Thin slice of green apple & kaffir lime leaf for garnish

Method:

• In an ice-filled highball glass, add the whisky, kaffir lime cordial, green apple shrub, and celery bitters.
• Stir gently to combine all the flavours.
• Top with cold soda water for a refreshing fizz.
• Garnish with a thin slice of green apple and slap a kaffir lime leaf between your hands to release the aroma, then add it as garnish.

10. Summer Breeze

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Black Dog Scotch Whisky
• 15 ml Dark Malt Syrup
• 15 ml Banana Liqueur
• 20 ml Fresh Lime Juice

Method:

1. Shake all the ingredients well with ice until chilled and mixed.
2. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
3. Garnish with a salted banana chip for a sweet-salty crunch.
4. Serve without additional ice to keep the texture pure.

11. Golden Temptation Cocktail Recipe By Pritesh Mondal, Bar Executive At Grand Mercure- Gopalan Mall

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Whisky
• 40 ml Fresh Roasted Mango Cordial
• 30 ml Lime Juice
• 22.5 ml Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Malic Acid
• A pinch of Black Salt
• Mango Leather for garnish

Method:

1. Chill a frozen rock glass by keeping it in the freezer for 5 minutes.
2. Fill the chilled glass with a large ice block.
3. In a shaker, combine whisky, fresh roasted mango cordial, lime juice, simple syrup, malic acid, and black salt.
4. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass over the ice block.
5. Garnish this whisky cocktail with a piece of mango leather. Serve immediately.

12. Anjeer Old Fashioned By Godawan Artisanal Single Malt

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Godawan 01 Rich & Rounded Whisky
• 8 ml Fig Syrup (made with brown sugar & dried figs, 1:1 ratio)
• 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters
• Orange Peel or Fresh Figs for garnish

Method:

1. In a mixing glass, stir together the whisky, fig syrup, and bitters until well combined and chilled.
2. Serve over a large ice block in a classic old-fashioned glass.
3. Garnish with an orange peel twist or a slice of fresh fig for visual and aromatic appeal.

13. JGL

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Jameson Whisky
• Ginger Ale to top up
• Lime wedge for squeezing

Method:

1. Fill a highball glass with plenty of ice.
2. Pour in the Jameson whisky.
3. Top up with ginger ale.
4. Squeeze a lime wedge over the drink and drop it in for extra zing.

14. Rivers Between

Ingredients:

• 50 ml DOAAB Single Malt Whisky
• 15 ml Spiced Honey Syrup (honey syrup infused with warming spices)
• 10 ml Dry Vermouth
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Flamed orange peel for garnish

Method:

1. Add whisky, spiced honey syrup, dry vermouth, and orange bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir gently for 20–25 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the drink.
3. Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
4. Express the oils of a flamed orange peel over the cocktail, then use it as a garnish.

Enjoy trying these refreshing and unique whisky cocktail recipes at home!

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