As the nights are slowly drawing in and autumn approaches, what better time to warm up with some inspired whisky cocktails? Pure Scot Whisky was created by blending Bladnoch Single Malt with a fine Speyside whisky to create a crisp, smooth and thoroughly modern taste.
Pure Scot Whisky tastes great on the rocks, but really shines when mixed into cocktails. Take your pick from these four devilishly good concoctions and prepare to wow your taste buds. They also make excellent Whisky Gifts for your fiends, you will be making them very happy!
The Venturer
45ml Pure Scot
15ml Apricot Brandy
Barspoon Maraschino liqueur
20ml Fresh lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Egg white
Method: Dry shake, shake with ice, strain over block ice in an Old Fashioned glass and garnish with an orange peel and a cherry.
The Vanguard
50ml Pure Scot
10ml Honey syrup (1:1)
10ml Fino Sherry
10ml Fresh lemon juice
Top with ginger beer
Method: Build in a Collins glass with ice and swizzle, top with ginger beer and garnish with fresh lemon wheels and a sprig of rosemary.
The Contender
50ml Pure Scot Virgin Oak
20ml Orange syrup
7.5ml Fino Sherry
10ml Amaro Montenegro
1 dash of orange bitters
Method: Stir down in a mixing glass, strain into a Nick & Nora glass anf garnish with lemon peel and thyme.
The Entertainer
50ml Pure Scot Virgin Oak
10ml Orgeat
15ml Grapefruit juice
10ml Fresh lemon juice
Shake and double strain into a champagne flute, top with a splash of soda and garnish with a grapefruit peel.
Photography by Millie Tang
Purchase Pure Scot Whisky online from Master of Malt for £39.95.
