When Brandy & Coffee Collide

If you’re a fan of darker spirits like whisk(e)y, cognac and brandy and deem coffee an important part of your life, this new release from Bardinet should be on your radar. 

Crafted from Bardinet’s smooth aged brandy from the heart of France and intertwined with fresh Arabica and bitter Robusta coffee beans, the result is rather spectacular. If you’ve been on the espresso martini’s for a while but always wished there could be a darker variation of the cocktail, well, you’ve just found it. 

When the brandy and coffee combine, an explosion of candied fried-fruit jump from the glass with a punch bitter coffee, raisin and treacle. 

You’re probably now thinking, “how do I drink it?!”. Well… allow us to tell you! 

Bardinet Espresso 

• 60ml Bardinet Coffee

• 30ml Espresso Coffee

• 10ml French Vanilla Syrup

• Orange zest twist to garnish

Shake all ingredients with ice, strainin to chilled glass, Garnish with orange zest twist

Coffee Tonic

• 45ml Bardinet Coffee

• Tonic Water

• 2 dahes of lemon juice

Fill a glass with ice, add all of the ingredients and gently stir. Garnish with a slice of lemon. 

Cold B Fashioned

• 30ml Bardinet Coffee

• 30ml Rye Whiskey

• 1 dash of Angostura Orange Bitters

• Orange twist to garnish

Combine all ingredients in an old fashion glass with ice. Gently stir for 30 seconds and then garnish with an orange twist. 

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The World's Best Ready To Drink Gin Cocktails

RTD (ready to drink) cocktails are everywhere at the minute, and, lucky for us, the number of high-quality RTDs on the market is constantly going up! With such a massive selection to choose from we’ve narrowed this article down to some amazing gin-based ones, all of which have won awards at The Global Spirits Masters… and we have to say, we are not surprised in the slightest as they are outstanding. Read on to find out which RTD cocktails are certified amazing!

Berry Brothers and Rudd No. 3 Vesper Martini

 The big winner at this year’s GSM (Global Spirits Masters) in the RTD category was Berry Brothers and Rudd No. 3 Vesper Martini. This Bond cocktail was worked on with Alessandro Palazzi, the head bartender at London’s famed Dukes Bar. Make sure to stir this with plenty of ice before serving, and add a twist of orange!

Award : Master and Taste Master
ABV: 28.6%
Size: 500ml
Find it here: £29.95

Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic

If you love Bombay Sapphire G&Ts but don’t want to have to keep buying both tonic and gin, try these pre-canned G&Ts! They’re great for picnics or adventures as you won’t be laden down by a heavy bottle of gin and heavy bottles of tonic. It’s as simple as cracking open the can and sipping right then and there!

Award: Gold
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 12 x 250ml
Find it here: £26.95

Slingsby Solo Gooseberry Gin & Mediterranean Tonic

Slingsby Gooseberry Gin is already super delicious, which is why it's no surprise that their premixed serve is just as good! Though their Gooseberry Gin is the award-winning can, their Solo range is massive and well worth a look at!

Award: Master
ABV: 6%
Size: 12 x 250ml
Find it here: £30

Comte de Grasse Divine Orange Negroni 

Comte de Grasse is a French brand known for their exceptional craftsmanship and incredible 44°N Gin (you HAVE to see the bottle). With their pre-bottled Divine Orange Negroni, they’ve managed to pack some big flavours into a tiny bottle! 44°N Gin is delicious in any kind of Negroni, but sometimes you just don’t want to get out the shaker!

Award: Master
ABV: 31.7%
Size: 250ml
Find it here: €15.00 (ships to UK)

Portobello Road No. 171 Gin & Natural Indian Tonic Water

Portobello Star Distillery is always offering new and exciting products (check out their non-alcoholic gin!), and their premixed G&T cans are proof of this. The Indian tonic water really complements all the botanicals in Portobello Road No. 171 Gin, so you get the perfect serve every time!

Award: Gold
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 12 x 250ml
Find it here: £27.95 

Manchester Raspberry Gin & Sicilian Lemon Tonic

We love a bit of something sweet, and when that something sweet is raspberry gin - we’re ALL over it! Manchester Gin’s canned G&T makes wonderful use of a Sicilian Lemon Tonic to make a fun and fruity drink you won’t want to share! Pick some up now and serve with raspberries and lemon!

Award: Gold
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 12 x 250ml
Find it here: £28.86

Cotswolds Distillery Pre Mixed Wildflower Spritz

If you haven’t tried Cotswolds Distillery’s Wildflower Gin, you’re seriously missing out… It’s their classic dry gin layered with a blend of cornflowers, lavender and orange, making for a dreamy and very floral spirit. Their pre-mixed spritz is something you’re definitely going to want to try, and not just for the adorable bottles!

Award: Gold
ABV: 8.9%
Size: 275ml
Find it here: £3.95

Horse Guards Negroni Pre-Bottled Cocktail

Another Negroni! It does seem that the Negroni has seen a bit of a boom in popularity recently, and now in pre-bottled form! Horse Guards’ Negroni comes in a large 500ml bottle, meaning you can pour servings of the same cocktail for your whole party without having to pick up a shaker! We do recommend you stir this with ice, however, as you’ll want your Negroni to be SUPER COLD...

Award: Gold
ABV: 21%
Size: 500ml
Find it here: £29.95

Feeling thirsty? Have a read of The Best Gins for a Martini or What Are Colour Changing Gins!

One Drink, Three Ways: Belvedere Organic Infusions

One Drink, Three Ways is the signature feature by The Three Drinkers. Join The Three Drinkers’ Helena, Aidy and Colin as they take one bottle and create a trio of phenomenal serves which you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. From rums and whiskies to gins and wine styles, the three help you get the most out of your glass. It’s time to get liquid on lips.

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At 3D Towers, we are huge fans of Belvedere Premium Vodka so were delighted to taste their brand new range: Belvedere Organic Infusions. Welcome to three, super premium, 100% organic-certified vodkas, flavoured with complex, natural combinations of fruit and botanical infusions. With these vodkas, Belvedere continues to adhere to the strict Polska Vodka regulations, where an eclectic mix of flavourings include no artificial additives or synthetic ingredients. More distinct in flavour and layered than their previous Macerations, you can sip these alone or enjoy them in a range of serves. Choose from three stunning combinations: Fresh & Bright - Lemon & Basil with a Touch of Elderflower, Crisp & Zesty - Pear & Ginger with a drop of Linden Honey and Rich & Vibrant - Blackberry & Lemongrass with a hint of Sage. Below are our favourite takes on each Infusion. 

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Helena’s Choice: Belvedere Lemon & Basil Spritz

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I love this spritz for its crisp and refreshing nature. It’s the perfect pick-you-up for a special brunch and the lemon and basil simply scream summer at any time of year. It works as an aperitif, a palate cleanser or even as a great drink for a green salad. Fill a large wine glass with ice and pour all ingredients into it. Stir gently and garnish with basil leaves and a slice of lemon.

Belvedere Lemon & Basil Spritz

Recipe

30ml (1oz) Belvedere Lemon & Basil Vodka

15ml (0.5 oz) Pressed Apple Juice

45ml (1.5 oz) Sparkling Water

30ml (1 oz) Dry, Sparkling White Wine

1 tsp Honey Water ( 1:1)

Lemon and basil to garnish

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Aidy’s Choice: Belvedere Blackberry & Lemongrass Sour

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I challenge anyone to find a cocktail that’s as easy on the eye as this! Tangy, creamy and zingy, this Blackberry & Lemongrass Sour combines rich fruit flavours with savoury, citrusy notes for a charming, complex, creation. Add all ingredients bar the garnish into a shaker without ice and give it all you’ve got for a minute. Next up, add cubed ice and do the same again before straining into a Nick & Nora or coupette glass. Garnish with the blackberries and mint spring. Cheers!

Belvedere Blackberry & Lemongrass Sour

Recipe

45ml (1.5 oz) Belvedere Blackberry & Lemongrass Vodka

25ml (.75 oz) Dry Vermouth

25ml (.75 oz) Egg White

25ml (.75 oz) Honey Water (1:1)

2 Fresh Blackberries & Mint spring to garnish

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Colin’s Choice: Belvedere Pear & Ginger Collins

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I’d quite like to rename this Colin’s Belvedere Pear & Ginger, but there you go! What I love about this fruity, refreshing number is how it combines ripe fruit notes with a kick of ginger and cooling cucumber. It’s quirky but utterly delicious. Pour the vodka, honey water, lemon juice and bitters into a highball glass over ice, then top up slowly with sparkling water and stir very gently to keep the bubbles. Add a cucumber ribbon and a straw and you’re all set. Cin cin!

Belvedere Pear & Ginger Collins

Recipe

40ml (1.25 oz) Belvedere Pear & Ginger Vodka

90ml (3 oz) Sparkling Water

15ml (.5 oz) Honey Water (1:1)

15ml (.5 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice

1 dash orange bitters

Like this? Check our our other One Drink, Three Ways pieces: Noilly Prat Vermouth, Tanqueray Gin and The Macallan 12.

5 Easy Halloween Cocktails

With a good fancy dress costume, some spooky decorations and festive cocktails - a Halloween party is a sure fire success. Make sure your party is the one people keep talking about all year round with our excellent selection of Halloween cocktails that should keep the night rocking all the way into the witching hours!

 Dragon Blood Sangria

The Pinot Noir in this cocktail gives it the deep red colour that makes it just a little bit spooky… A big bowl of anything is a great idea at a Halloween party, as you can make it ahead of time and get it out of the fridge when everyone is ready to drink! It also means you don’t have to spend the whole evening in the kitchen, shaking or stirring away as everyone else does the Monster Mash (spoiler alert: it was a graveyard smash).

This recipe serves 8 but you can double or even triple the recipe for the number of guests you’re having/rounds you’ll be serving!

Ingredients (serves 8)
750ml Pinot Noir
60ml brandy
80ml raspberry liqueur
475ml cranberry juice
2 black plums cut into wedges
1 cup halved black grapes
1 cup blackberries
icing sugar to taste

Method
Add all ingredients into a large jug (or cauldron) and stir well. Taste the sangria, if it’s not sweet enough add 1-2 tablespoons of icing sugar. Let the sangria chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours. When ready to serve, ladle or pour into festive goblets!

Witch’s Brew

Over here at The Three Drinkers, we’re mad about colour changing gin. So mad, in fact, that we wrote a whole article about them! For this reason, and for their magical colour changing properties, we’re honouring them in a ‘Witch’s Brew’.  

However hard it is, don’t let anyone know that the gin is colour-changing beforehand, just say a few pseudo spells when pouring and watch as they are stunned at your mixology magic! The blue Curacao gives a beautiful ombre effect to this cocktail, one that will definitely get on some Instagram stories!

Ingredients
60ml colour changing gin
30ml lemon juice
30ml blue Curacao
raspberry hard seltzer 

Method
Fill a tall glass with crushed ice and add the blue Curacao and lemon juice. Make sure to do this in front of your guests, dramatically pour in the colour changing gin. Answer all the gasps with a knowing smile and top up with raspberry hard seltzer. Good job, you’re now officially the life of the party...

Zombie

The Zombie didn’t originate as a Halloween drink, but with that name and its amazing flavour, you know we couldn’t ignore this cocktail. The Zombie has been around since 1934, and the name supposedly comes from the hungover customer who requested the drink. Ouch! To make it a little more festive, we’ve added in some edible gold lustre dust to give it a beautiful shimmery quality and dazzle your guests.

Ingredients
25ml dark rum
25ml white rum
50ml lime juice
150ml pineapple juice
1tsp grenadine
½ tsp edible gold lustre dust
orange slice/maraschino cherry/sprig of mint garnish

Method
Pour all ingredients but the grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is icy. Strain into a tall glass with ice and slowly pour over the grenadine. Stir in the gold lustre dust and watch it swirl before garnishing with mint.

Pumpkin Spice Martini

The glory of the PSL (Pumpkin Spiced Latte) is back in town, with the famous syrup hitting every coffee shop on the high street. Bring some of those Autumn vibes inside with this Pumpkin Spice Martini that is perhaps more suited to a ‘chill’ Halloween party. However, don’t let that stop you from serving these any time of year (as long as you invite us)!

Don’t worry if you can’t find pumpkin spice syrup in a supermarket, it’s readily available online and not too expensive either. As it’s not alcoholic, you can also use this syrup in your coffee to make an at home PSL!  

Ingredients
60ml vanilla vodka
15ml cream liqueur
15ml Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup
grated nutmeg 

Method
Add vodka and cream liqueur into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until the shaker is icy. Grate nutmeg over the top for garnish and enjoy!

Find Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup here: £10.25

Death in the Afternoon

The recipe for this bubbly green delight comes directly from Ernest Hemmingway himself. Yes, that’s right, in 1935 Hemmingway created this cocktail for a cocktail book with recipes from famous authors. How’s that for a fun fact! We’ve included his original instructions in our method so you can take it straight from the author!

But, why is this Halloween related…? Once you see this cocktail in action, you’ll know. The champagne bubbles mixing with the absinthe gives a wonderful, almost luminescent appearance to the cocktail that is reminiscent of an evil scientist’s lab! Spooky but also intellectual, ‘three to five’ of these sounds like a party in itself! 

Ingredients
45ml green absinthe
150ml Champagne 

Method
“Pour one jigger absinthe into a Champagne glass. Add iced Champagne until it attains the proper opalescent milkiness. Drink three to five of these slowly.” Grab an Ernest Hemmingway novel (we’re thinking Death in the Afternoon) and enjoy!

Best Halloween Cocktail Garnishes

Don’t fancy any of the above? Did you know you can turn your favourite cocktail into a fun Halloween drink by spooking up the garnish? Here are some ideas to try below…

Pumpkin Garnish
Get an orange and cut a circular slice. Get an apple, cut a slither off it and chop it into a stick shape making sure to have the green bit on top. Insert the apple into the middle of your orange and voila you’ve made yourself a pumpkin garnish!

Skewered Eyeball Garnish
The perfect garnish for a Bloody Mary! Get a radish and cut a hole in the centre of it. Stick a stuffed olive in the radish and then put a skewer through it.

Bloody Eyeball Garnish
A great Halloween garnish for a Martini, take a lychee and cut a hole in it. Then, put a blueberry into the hole you have made in the lychee. Pour cherry juice over the top, pop it in your glass and you have a nice floating bloody eyeball!

If you’re looking for more gruesome articles to read, have a look at Could You Drink Dead People? and Whisky Infused with a Severed Toe, Anyone?

The Best Refreshing Mocktail Recipes

Let’s face it - a lot of the mocktail recipes out there are either A) for children, B) boring or c) super sweet and not appetising in the slightest. However, we’re here to save you from the disheartening internet searches by providing you with a list of some classy and refreshing mocktails that will allow you to enjoy your drink in style.

Crossip Pure - Pineapple Spritz

This mocktail highlights the hibiscus flavour of Crossip Pure with the addition of sharp pineapple juice and fragrant kombucha. The naturally sparkling kombucha gives a tangy finish to this mouthwatering mocktail you’ve just GOT to try!

Ingredients
25ml Crossip Pure
25ml pineapple juice
100ml kombucha
pineapple slice for garnish 

Method
Add all ingredients to a highball glass with ice and stir, stir, stir! Once combined, garnish with a slice of pineapple and enjoy!

Find Crossip Pure here: £22

Lyre’s Italian Spritz - Amalfi Spritz

If you’re looking for something refreshing, this is it! It’s citrusy, fun and will bring back fading memories of balmy summer evenings. Lyre’s Italian Spritz is a non-alcoholic alternative to Aperol, so if you drink one of these in the bath it’s basically the same as going to Venice (money saving hack complete). Enjoy!

Ingredients
60ml Lyre's Italian Spritz
60ml premium alcohol free prosecco
30ml soda water 

Method
Add all ingredients to a large wine glass and stir until combined. Add ice, get in the bath and enjoy! 

Find Lyre’s Italian Spritz here: £20.12 

New London Light - Radiance

What really brings this cocktail alive is its freshness, with the natural sweetness of the fresh apple juice and the fiery kick of ginger beer. Not only will you feel refreshed, but raring to go. As it's non-alcoholic, this citrusy and herbaceous cocktail can be drunk at any time of your choosing!

Ingredients
50ml New London Light
25ml fresh apple juice
ginger beer
oregano leaves
lime wheel for garnish 

Method
Add New London Light, fresh apple juice and oregano leaves into a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice and shake until icy cold. Strain into a highball glass, add ice and top up with good quality ginger beer. Carefully garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!

Find New London Light here: £22.39

Bowser LEAF - Sober Club

This mocktail is a non-alcoholic version of a ‘Clover Club’ cocktail, which is why it’s called ‘Sober Club’. The fresh raspberries make for a bright shock of pink, with the lemon juice giving a tart edge for a fruity but sophisticated mocktail…

P.S: We’re also doing what’s called a ‘reverse dry shake’ with this mocktail - a mixology technique used to create the perfect foam for cocktails with egg white or aquafaba in. First all ingredients minus the egg white are shaken with ice until cold. Then, the ice is taken out using a julep strainer or ice tongs (though you could probably use a spoon as long as you don’t get rid of any liquid). Then, the egg is added and the cocktail is shaken WITHOUT ice. Phew. That was long. It does make a difference, though.

Ingredients

50ml Bowser LEAF
25ml fresh lemon juice
20ml sugar syrup
15ml egg whites (or aquafaba)
6/7 raspberries
raspberry for garnish 

Method
Muddle the raspberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and add the Bowser LEAF, lemon juice and sugar syrup. Do not add the egg white yet. Shake with ice until very cold. Using ice tongs, a julep strainer or a very careful spoon, remove the ice cubes from the shaker. Add in the egg white. If you want to make this cocktail vegan, use the juice from a can of chickpeas (otherwise known as aquafaba) in place of the egg white. Shake without ice for 15 seconds and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a raspberry and enjoy! 

Find Bowser LEAF here: £20 

FLUÈRE Smoked Agave - Noches Mexicana

Non alcoholic tequila alternatives don’t come along very often, but Fluère Smoked Agave is trying to be just that! This cocktail is a perfect way to enjoy the agave flavours of tequila along with sharp grapefruit juice and lime without having to drink any alcohol! If you want to be super fancy, you can torch the grapefruit wedge and place it on top of the drink for some smokey citrus aromas…

Ingredients

45ml  FLUÈRE Smoked Agave
50ml fresh grapefruit juice
50ml Soda water
15ml fresh lime juice
15ml Agave Syrup
pinch of salt
grapefruit wedge for garnish 

Method
Add all ingredients except for the soda water to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a highball glass and add ice. Top up the glass with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge. Enjoy!

Find FLUÈRE Smoked Agave here: £22

Cranberry Mojito

As we reach the halfway point between summer and Christmas, a Cranberry Mojito is the perfect way to bridge the gap between the two. Cranberry syrup is always a great idea, so make up a batch for yourself by using 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of cranberries. Simmer these on a medium heat for around 15 mins, let cool and strain into a reusable container. Yum!

Ingredients
30ml fresh orange juice
30ml cranberry syrup
30ml soda water
8 mint leaves
2 lemon wedges
fresh cranberries for garnish 

Method
Smash the mint leaves and lemon wedges in the bottom of a highball glass. Pour in the cranberry syrup and add ice to the glass. Pour over the fresh orange juice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with cranberries and enjoy!

For more No-Lo drinks recommendations, make sure to check out The Top 20 No-Lo Drinks to Try or Delicious No and Low Canned Drinks.

What are the Best Coffee Cocktails?

Alcohol and coffee: a combination that can definitely get divisive at times. Some revel in the flavours, some will remind you that ‘you’ll pay for mixing alcohol and caffeine’. Let’s forget about the sensible tutters for a second and talk about all the good that can come from a perfectly constructed coffee cocktail.

From an Espresso Martini to a simple Irish coffee, there’s a lot to unpack and enjoy in the world of boozy coffee drinks. Here are our favourites and some recipes to go along with them! 

Espresso Martini

Ingredients
60ml Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka
15ml Kahlúa
30ml freshly brewed, cooled espresso
15ml simple syrup
3 coffee beans for garnish

Method
Add vodka, Kahlúa, espresso and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans in the centre of the glass (ideally with tweezers or tongs).

Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka: UK £27.05
Kahlúa: UK £18.75 // US $30.99 

Coffee Old Fashioned

Ingredients
60ml Bulleit Bourbon
15ml St. George Nola Coffee Liqueur
7ml simple syrup
2 dash orange bitters
1 dash Angostura bitters
twist of orange for garnish

Method
Pour the bourbon, coffee liqueur, simple syrup and bitters into a mixing glass. Fill the mixing glass three quarters full with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with a twist of orange.

Bulleit Bourbon: UK £30.90 // US $37.99 
St. George Nola Coffee Liqueur: UK £35.50 // US $34.99

Irish Coffee

Ingredients
¾ mug hot coffee
45ml The Sexton Single Malt Whiskey
5-10ml maple syrup
whipped cream

Method
Pour the whiskey and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup into a heatproof mug or glass and add a splash of the hot coffee. Stir until the maple syrup has dissolved. Pour the rest of the coffee into the mug and taste. Add more maple syrup if you would like a sweeter coffee. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

The Sexton Single Malt: UK £28.84 // US $23.99

White Russian

Ingredients
60ml shots vodka
30ml Tia Maria
1 splash heavy cream

Method
Add the vodka and Tia Maria to an ice filled rocks glass. Top with the heavy cream and stir until chilled. Enjoy!

Tia Maria: UK £21.05 // US $43.99 

Spanish Coffee

Ingredients
90ml strong freshly brewed, cooled coffee
60ml Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
15ml Cointreau
15ml aged rum
granulated sugar (for the rim)
lemon wedge
whipped cream
grated chocolate
kitchen torch

Method
Brew the coffee and allow it to cool slightly. Use the lemon wedge to wet a ½ inch of the outer rim of the heatproof glass and dip the rim in granulated sugar. Carefully use a kitchen torch to caramelise the sugar and turn it brown. Add the Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Cointreau, rum and coffee to the glass and stir once. Add whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur: UK £29.95 // US $31.99
Cointreau: UK £25.95 // US $60.99

Amaretto Coffee

Ingredients
100ml strong freshly brewed coffee
50ml Lazzaroni Amaretto
whipped cream
maple syrup

Method
Add the amaretto to the freshly brewed coffee in a heatproof mug or glass. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Lazzaroni Amaretto: UK £22 // US $34.99

Are you a lover of coffee flavoured drinks? If so, make sure you check out The Best Vodka for an Espresso Martini and STRYKK: Not R*M Espresso Martini!

The Best Cocktails to Make with Scotch Whisky

While beautiful taken neat, Scotch needn’t stay lonely in a glass. Don’t shy away from being a bit creative, either, as Scotch is a lot more versatile than you might first think. Whether you’re going for a traditional Whisky Sour or spicing up a Bloody Mary, try Scotch in a cocktail today!

Bloody Scotsman

This classic cocktail is normally made with vodka, but adding Scotch gives it a fiery kick that can tackle the Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce. Don’t forget the all important celery!

Ingredients:
45ml Scotch whisky
90ml tomato juice
15ml lemon juice
1 dash Tabasco
2 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
celery, for garnish

Method:
Add Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to a highball glass. Pour all other ingredients in, add ice and stir. Garnish with a celery stick and enjoy! 

Scotch Sour

The classic we know and love dearly, a Scotch Sour never fails to liven up an evening. If you want to make this vegan, you can either leave out the egg white for a No-Foam Sour, or swap it for a tablespoon and a half of aquafaba (that’s the juice out of a chickpea can!).

Ingredients:
50ml Scotch whisky
25ml fresh lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 egg white
twist of orange, for garnish

Method:
Add all ingredients to a shaker with no ice and shake. Add ice and shake for 15 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over ice and garnish with a twist of orange.

Scotch Paloma

A Paloma probably isn’t the first cocktail you’d jump to when thinking about Scotch - Mexico and Scotland don’t exactly have the same atmosphere. However, swapping out a reposado or añejo tequila for Scotch keeps that same caramel richness while adding an interesting twist to this Mexican classic. If you don’t have spicy honey, regular is fine! 

Ingredients:
35ml Scotch whisky
35ml grapefruit juice
35ml spicy honey
club soda
grapefruit slice, for garnish

Method:
Add all ingredients but club soda to an ice-filled glass and stir. Once chilled, top with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit slice. Enjoy!

Rusty Nail

Don’t worry, you don’t need to search through your medical files to see if you’ve had a tetanus jab to drink this cocktail. This kind of Rusty Nail is the ultimate Scotch cocktail of days gone by. So, pull out that bottle of Drambuie Scotch whisky liqueur and give it a go! 

Ingredients:
60ml Scotch whisky
15ml Drambuie 

Method:
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until well chilled. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and enjoy! 

The Godfather

Named after the iconic 1972 film, The Godfather cocktail adds a welcome bit of Italian flair to a classic Scotch. While the nutty Amaretto slightly softens the whisky, the almond-flavoured liqueur doesn’t take away any of the flavour. This recipe calls for quite exact measurements, but the ratio is really up to you and your personal tastes, so don’t take it by the book. This cocktail is an offer you can’t refuse.

Ingredients:
60ml blended Scotch whisky|
7ml Amaretto

Method:
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until well chilled. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and enjoy! 

Blood & Sand

This cocktail is another Scotch cocktail that has been around for eons, first appearing in 1930! At first, the ingredients might baffle you - orange juice, cherry liqueur AND Scotch - but once you’ve tried it you’ll know what all the fuss is about! Stay away from very smoky Scotches for this recipe, and fresh orange juice is a MUST. 

Ingredients:
20ml Scotch whisky
20ml sweet vermouth
20ml cherry liqueur
20ml freshly squeezed orange juice
twist of orange, for garnish 

Method:
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe or martini glass and garnish with a twist of orange. Enjoy! 

Flying Scotsman

Named after the famous steam train, the Flying Scotsman is a cocktail allegedly served to first-class passengers on the train, which broke the record for the first steam train to reach 100mph! Both simple and delicious, this cocktail will make you feel like a first-class mixologist when you master it.

Ingredients:
50ml Scotch whisky
45ml sweet vermouth
5ml sugar syrup
2 dash Angostura bitters
black cherry, for garnish 

Method:
Stir all ingredients in a cocktail glass with ice. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass, preferably over a large ice cube. Garnish with a black cherry. Up, up and away!

For more cocktail inspiration be it gin, vodka, tequila or whisk(e)y click here!

One Drink, Three Ways: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked

One Drink, Three Ways is the signature feature by The Three Drinkers. Join The Three Drinkers’ Helena, Aidy and Colin as they take one bottle and create a trio of phenomenal serves which you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. From rums and whiskies to gins and wine styles, the three help you get the most out of your glass. It’s time to get liquid on lips.

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Although most usually associated with Islay Scotch, peat smoke and whisky has a long history at The Glenturret as it used to feature heavily in distilling traditions, with records showing peat being dug from Octhertye Estate in the early 1800s. Nowadays, The Glenturret are in the lucky, rare position of being able to produce both peated and non-peated spirits at different times of the year from the same small stills. This 10 year old single malt version is incredibly mellow and sweet with an elegant smokiness that does not blow your head off!

Sip it alone or try one of these serves:

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Helena’s Choice: A Smokin’ Word

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I love a sweet and sour cocktail and this one feels so deliciously retro! It’s a new take on the Last Word cocktail and was invented by Kyle Jamieson from Panda & Sons in Edinburgh. The smokiness of the peat does something fascinating with the cherry and it’s one that looks as good as it tastes. Simply shake all the ingredients together with ice, then strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with cocktail cherries.

A Smokin’ Word

Recipe

35ml The Glenturret 10 Years Old Peat Smoked

20ml Yellow Chartreuse

20ml Maraschino Cherry Liqueur

20 ml lemon juice

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Aidy’s Choice: Smoky Whisky Sour

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You know me and my sours. I love them! Often I like to experiment with fruit and garnishes but sometimes, simplicity is what’s called for. This is a classic whisky sour with no frills, using egg white to get that silky texture. Firstly, add all the ingredients into the shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Then strain back into the shaker to remove the ice and have a vigorous dry shake to fluff up the egg white. Strain into an old fashioned glass and garnish with a lemon or orange twist.

Smoky Whisky Sour

Recipe

60ml The Glenturret 10 Years Old Peat Smoked

30ml Fresh Lemon Juice

25ml Sugar Syrup

1 Egg white

2 Dashes Angostura bitters

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Colin’s Choice: Stirred Smoky Martini

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Those of you who know me know I'm a bit of a whisky purist, but I can’t resist a smoky, dry Martini. It uses a dash of peated Scotch whisky with the gin instead of Vermouth, so it is particularly dry and aromatic. I’d go for a large splash of whisky around 15ml but play around to suit your taste. Simply Stir the gin, whisky and a little ice together in a glass (stirring keeps it crystal clear and smooth), then strain and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with your lemon or orange twist.

Stirred Smoky Martini

Recipe

15ml The Glenturret 10 Years Old Peat Smoked

60ml Any premium gin

Lemon twist for garnish

Like this? Check our our other One Drink, Three Ways pieces: Noilly Prat Vermouth, Tanqueray Gin and The Macallan 12.