Every year on July 27, whisky lovers across the globe raise their glasses to celebrate National Scotch Day. It is a nod to the spirit’s rich heritage dating back to 1494, when it was first recorded in Scotland’s tax rolls. This year, the day is falling on Sunday, making it ideal for a weekend soirée with some bold and flavorful Scotch cocktail recipes.
Perfect cocktail recipes to elevate you weekend party
Espresso Martini
Try exclusive recipes by DEWAR’s.
How to craft it:
45 ml Whisky
30 ml fresh espresso (chilled) or cold brew
25 ml masala syrup
Method: Shake everything hard with ice and strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
Garnish: Coffee beans or a piece of dark chocolate
Glassware: Martini or coupe glass
Note: For the masala syrup, place 30 black peppercorns, 1 knob of ginger, 1 cinnamon stick, 10 elaichi, and 10 cloves in a large tin, crush them up well with a muddler. Add 500ml boiling hot water, let sit for 1 hr. Strain out spices, then add 200 gms sugar and a half teaspoon of salt, stir till dissolved. Keep in the refrigerator.
GoldenFizz Highball Reinvented
How to craft it:
50ml Whisky
25ml fresh lemon juice
15ml honey syrup
100ml soda water
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Ice cubes
Method: Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in Whisky
Add lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters.
Top with soda water and gently stir.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint.
Glassware: Highball
Garnish: Lemon wheel and mint sprig
Ruby Highball
How to craft:
60ml Whisky
15ml Lemon juice
15ml Sugar syrup
30ml Fresh pomegranate juice
Method: Add all ingredients to a highball glass
Fill it with ice
Stir to chill and add more ice
Top with soda
Garnish: With pomegranate seeds
Glassware: Highball glass
Note: If you want sweeter drinks, add less lemon juice; if you want less sweet drinks, add less sugar syrup. Alternatively, you can use honey syrup, which can be made at home following a 5:4 ratio of honey to water. Mix honey with room temperature water, stir to combine, and keep in the refrigerator.
