5 Scotch Cocktails To Try Than Just Having It Neat!

Scotch – this classic glass of whisky is often considered to be a sophisticated choice that’s best served neat or on the rocks. But many Scotch lovers are not aware of how amazing it can taste when concocted into a cocktail. Scotch cocktails are often rich, layered, and criminally underrated. Which is why unsobered is sharing with you 5 of the best Scotch cocktails you need to try right now!

Scotch Cocktails To Try Than Just Having Them Neat

1. Morning Glory Fizz

A glass full of morning sunshine energy but with the robustness of a Scotch? A Morning Glory Fizz might just be your answer. It’s smooth, creamy, and indulgent in each sip. Perfect for Sunday brunches, chill sundowners, or lazy nights, this cocktail gets ready in minutes!

Ingredients:

• Scotch whisky
• Lemon juice
• Simple syrup
• Egg white
• Absinthe
• Soda to top
• Orange peel for garnish

Process:

• Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
• Shake without ice.
• Now add ice and shake until well-chilled.
• Pour the drink into a glass and top with a soda.
• Garnish with an orange peel and serve!

2. Rob Roy

Rob Roy, the last of the five Scotch cocktails on our list, definitely ranks high in terms of its chicness and visual appeal. Notably similar to a Manhattan, it uses Scotch whisky instead of the American whiskey used in the latter. 

Ingredients:

• Scotch whisky
• Sweet vermouth
• Angostura bitters
• Brandied cherries for garnish

Process: 

• Combine Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and angostura bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
• Stir well until well-combined.
• Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass or any cocktail glass.
• Garnish with brandied cherries and serve.

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3. Godfather

How can a list about the best Scotch cocktails be ever complete without mentioning ‘the Godfather’ of all Scotch cocktails? This cocktail was born in the glamorous 1970s and named after the cult-classic American film “The Godfather”. With just two ingredients, it is simple and easy to make but packs the punch.

Ingredients:

• Blended Scotch whisky or bourbon
• Amaretto

Process:

• Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full of ice.
• Add the whisky and amaretto into the glass.
• Stir until well-chilled.
• Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and serve!

4. Rusty Nail

Worry not, this cocktail does not have a literal nail full of rust in it! This cocktail is made using a blend of Scotch whisky and Drambuie, a whisky liqueur that’s fortified with heather honey and has a vibrant flavor of herbs and spices. Easy to make and definitely flavorful, a Rusty Nail is definitely worth making at your home bar!

Ingredients:

• Scotch whisky
• Drambuie

Process: 

• Add the whisky and Drambuie into a mixing glass with ice.
• Stir the mixture until well-chilled.
• Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube of ice.

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5. Penicillin

If you’re at the bar and you get handed a glass of Penicillin, it isn’t going to be an antibiotic you might think of – it’s about to be one of the best Scotch cocktails you’ll probably ever try! This cocktail embraces complexity and luscious flavors in each sip, leaving you wanting more. So without further ado, here’s how you can make it too!

Ingredients:

• Blended Scotch whisky
• Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Honey-ginger syrup
• Peated single malt whisky
• Candied ginger for garnish

Process:

• Add the blended Scotch whisky, honey-ginger syrup, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
• Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
• Strain the mixture into a rocks glass, over a large cube of ice.
• Gently float the peated Scotch whisky on top of the drink.
• Garnish with candied ginger and serve!

Summing Up

Scotch cocktails are proof that when scotch gets a reliable company of ingredients and techniques, it can shine bright! While many prefer it the classic way of having it with a splash of water, soda, or ice, Scotch whisky cocktails take the experience up a notch. When are you trying these cocktails?