With National Scotch Day approaching on July 27th, it’s time to put your secret mixology abilities to use and prepare some refreshing cocktails at home.
While scotch is commonly preferred neat or on the rocks, its rich flavours make it a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed by everyone. So, why wait? The National Scotch Day is the perfect reason to bring out that dream and savour the moments with your close ones.
Diageo India Brand Ambassador, Akash Tomar, shares a few cocktail recipes to let you experience flavour notes that belong to your home bar.
1.) Pumpkin Sour
Ingredients:
● 45 ml Black & White Scotch Whisky
● 30 ml Pumpkin Puree
● 25 ml Pineapple Juice/Egg white 1 No.
● 30 ml Lime Juice
● Garnish: cherry/rosemary
● Glassware: coupe
Method:
● In a cocktail shaker, combine all of the ingredients and mix vigorously.
● Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously again.
● Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
● Garnish with rosemary/cherry skewer.
2.) Garden to Glass
Ingredients:
● 45 ml Singleton of Glendullan
● 25 ml lime juice
● 25 ml sugar syrup
● Mint leaves 8 nos.
● Cucumber slice 5 nos.
● Garnish: Mint & Cucumber
● Glassware: Old Fashioned
Method:
● In a cocktail shaker, combine all of the ingredients.
● Add ice and shake vigorously.
● Strain into an old-fashioned glass over new ice.
● Garnish with mint springs and cucumber.
3.) Nutty Johnnie
Ingredients:
● 45 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
● 10 ml cherry liqueur
● 5 ml amaretto
● 10 ml limoncello
● Garnish: Fresh cherry
● Glassware: Whisky
Method:
● In a mixing glass, combine all of the ingredients.
● Add ice and whisk well.
● Fine strain into an old-fashioned glass over new ice.
● Garnish with a fresh cherry.
4.) Spiced Talisker Highball
Ingredients:
● 45 ml Talisker 10 YO
● 20 ml cinnamon syrup
● 15 ml lime juice
● 110 ml soda
● Garnish: Orange zest and cinnamon stick
● Glassware: Highball
Method:
● Fill a highball glass halfway with ice.
● Pour in all of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
● Serve with orange zest and a cinnamon stick as garnish.
5.) Yuzu Red Highball
Ingredients:
● 45 ml Johnnie Walker Red Label
● 20 ml yuzu puree
● 15 ml ginger syrup (sweetened)
● 110 ml soda water
● Garnish: Ginger Candy/lemon slice/lemon zest
● Glassware: Highball
Method:
● In a highball glass, combine the yuzu puree, ginger syrup, and red label.
● Add ice and mix well.
● Top with soda and stir again.
● Serve with a ginger candy, lemon slice, or lemon zest as a garnish.
Drink responsibly!
Disclaimer: The article is authored by Akash Tomar, Diageo India Brand Ambassador. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not represent those of PEAKLIFE.
