Celebrate the artistry and heritage of whisky with a lineup of cocktails that showcase its versatility and timeless appeal. From the timeless elegance of an Old Fashioned to the innovative twists of modern mixology, each cocktail invites you on a journey through the rich tapestry of whisky culture. Raise a glass to the spirit of innovation, tradition, and craftsmanship embodied in these remarkable whisky cocktails.
Best Whisky Cocktail Recipes
1. Old Fashioned by Grant’s
Ingredients:
- 60ml Grant’s TripleWood Whisky
- 5ml Sugar Syrup
- 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Orange peel
Method:
- Add ice, sugar syrup, Angostura bitters, and Grant’s TripleWood Whisky to a cocktail shaker. Give a good shake.
- Double-strain into an ice-filled whisky glass.
- Add some orange peel as a garnish.
2. Black Bush Old Fashioned by Bushmills
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bushmills Black Bush
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Orange twist for garnish
Method:
- In an ice-filled mixing glass, combine simple syrup, bitters, and Bushmills Black Bush. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour into a rock glass with a big ice cube on top.
- Add an orange twist as a garnish and your whisky cocktail is ready.
3. Slice Escape by Gunjit Singh Chawla, Chef, Independence Brewing Company
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Oak Smith
- 3v dashes of Angostura Bitter
- 20 ml Lime juice
- 60 ml Apple juice
- 20 ml Cinnamon Syrup
- 30 ml Pineapple juice
- 15 ml Egg white
Method:
- In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the whisky, bitters, lime and apple juice, and cinnamon syrup. Transfer to a glass with ice.
- Dry shake pineapple juice and egg white, then top up.
- Add a slice of apple as a garnish.
4. Gleaming Reno by Glenmorangie
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Glenmorangie Original
- 15 ml Passionfruit Syrup
- 20 ml Pineapple Juice
- 7 ml Ginger Juice
- 1 Egg White
- A dash of aromatic bitters
Method:
- Add all the ingredients to a glass.
- Add ice cubes and dehydrated pineapple as garnish.
5. Whisky Sour Cocktail by Chivas
Ingredients:
- 45 ml Chivas XV
- 20 ml of sugar syrup
- 25 ml of lemon juice
- 1 Egg White
Method:
- Dry shake all ingredients in a shaker, then add ice and shake again. Take out the ice for one last shake.
- Fill a chilled glass with the strainer.
6. The Indian-Style Jamun Highball by DEWAR’S
Ingredients:
- 60ml DEWAR’S 12-year-old Scotch whisky
- 25ml Jamun Syrup
- 15ml of lemon juice
- Soda, to top with
Method:
- In an ice-filled highball glass, layer whisky, jamun syrup, and lemon juice. Stir it well.
- Pour in soda and add a wedge of lemon as a garnish to your whisky cocktail.
7. Killing Smokes by D’YAVOL
Ingredients:
- 60 ml D’YAVOL VORTEX
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 1 cinnamon stick
Method:
- In an Old Fashioned glass, muddle sugar with Angostura bitters.
- Over ice, pour in VORTEX and stir.
- Add orange peel and a maraschino or luxardo cherry as a garnish—place cinnamon and smoke in a cloche.
8. Streets of Oaxaca by Manoj Singh Rawat, Head Mixologist At Mehico And Sorano
Ingredients:
- 60ml Dewar’s 12
- 15ml Martini Bianco
- 15ml Cherimoya Juice
- 3 Dashes of aromatic bitters
Method:
- Use unsweetened butter made from almonds, cashews, and pistachios to fatwash Dewar’s 12.
- Use coconut butter to fatwash Martini Bianco.
- In a glass, combine ingredients and top with crushed pistachios and custard apple for a delicious whisky cocktail.
9. Monkey Jam Sour by Monkey Shoulder
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Monkey Shoulder Original
- 20ml fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. Jam
- Dash of orange bitters
- 1 egg white or 2 tbsp. of aquafaba (optional)
Method:
- Use fresh ice to shake all the ingredients.
- Pour through a sieve into a glass filled with ice.
10. GlenBerry Shake by The Glenwalk
Ingredients:
- 60ml The Glenwalk
- 15 ml Lime Juice
- 15 ml Blueberry crush
- 45 ml Pineapple Juice
- 2-3 Basil Leaves
Method:
- In an ice-filled shaker, combine all the ingredients.
- Pour the liquid into a traditional glass and decorate it with three blueberries on a stick.
11. Trailblazer By Johnnie Walker Black Label
Ingredients:
- 50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
- 10ml Apricot Brandy
- 15ml Fresh lime juice
- 20ml Pineapple syrup
- 7 ml Grenadine liqueur for garnish
Method:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes.
- Pour in Johnnie Walker Black Label, apricot brandy, fresh lime juice, and pineapple syrup.
- Shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
- Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.
- Slowly pour the grenadine liqueur over the top for a layered effect over the whisky cocktail.
12. One Dram Time By Black Dog Whisky
Ingredients:
- 50ml Black Dog whisky
- 20ml Chamomile syrup
- 30ml Fresh orange juice
- 100ml Ginger ale
- Edible Flower for garnish
Method:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add Black Dog whisky, chamomile syrup, and fresh orange juice to the shaker.
- Shake the mixture vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain the contents into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top up the glass with ginger ale, gently stirring to combine.
- Garnish with an edible flower, adding a touch of elegance.
These whisky cocktails cover a wide range of flavours and styles. Enjoy experimenting and discovering your favourites!
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