6 Cocktails To Try This Monsoon With Whisky

As heavy rains pour down, we often crave something warm and comforting. What could be better than a delightful whisky-infused cocktail? Transport yourself to a world of rich flavors with these six delectable cocktails, perfect for monsoon nights. From spicy twists to sweet notes, these drinks are sure to become your new favorite go-to options!

Whisky Cocktails To Try This Monsoon

Hot Toddy

Hot Toddy offers a soothing texture with a smooth, warm body, making it the perfect cocktail for monsoons and cozy evenings. The taste of this cocktail is a gentle balance of whisky’s warmth, citrusy flavor from lemon, and a sweetness from honey, which is complemented by the aromatic spices like cloves and cinnamon. 

Ingredients

2 oz whisky

6 oz hot water

0.5 oz honey

0.5 oz fresh lemon juice

Cloves and cinnamon sticks

Procedure

Take a warm mug and add whisky, honey, and lime juice to it. 

Now add hot water and stir until the honey dissolves

Add cinnamon and cloves and stir well.

Serve and enjoy! 

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Spiced Spey Coffee

Spiced Spey Coffee is a monsoon cocktail that has a very rich and bold texture because of the combination of freshly brewed coffee and whisky. The drink has a warm and robust taste, featuring a hint of bitterness from the whisky and the coffee's bitter quality. Its finish is lingering, with soft spices.

Ingredients

1.5 oz whisky

4 oz hot black coffee

1 tsp honey

Pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, and clove

Procedure

Brew strong black coffee. 

Now add whisky, honey, and spices

Stir well and now add the spices and again give a nice stir.

Garnish and serve hot. 

Smoky Penicillin

The Penicillin cocktail is a layered tasting experience with a medium-bodied texture that is well-balanced by fresh lemon juice. Its flavor profile features a sophisticated blend of smoky Islay Scotch, vibrant citrus notes, sweet honey, and aromatic ginger spice. The smoky float on top adds an elegant aroma and creates a complex finish that lingers delightfully.

Ingredients

2 oz blended scotch whisky

¾ oz honey-ginger syrup

¾ oz fresh lemon juice

¼ oz single malt scotch

Procedure

To make honey-ginger syrup: Simmer honey, water, and grated ginger, and then strain.  

Take a cocktail shaker and add blended scotch, honey-ginger syrup, and lemon juice. 

Strain over ice in a glass. 

Add single malt on top. 

Enjoy!

Monkey Sundowner

Monkey Sundowner is a vibrantly refreshing cocktail that is perfect for monsoon evenings. It has a light texture that balances the whisky’s boldness. The taste features fresh citrus notes from lime and grapefruit, sweet peach syrup for fruity depth, and a floral, aromatic punch from edible flowers. 

Ingredients

2 oz whisky

½ oz lime juice

½ oz peach syrup

½ oz grapefruit shrub

Edible flowers

Procedure

Take a cocktail shaker and shake ice, whisky, peach syrup, lime juice, and grapefruit shrub. 

Now strain it into a chilled glass and serve.

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Basil Smash

The Basil Scotch cocktail gives a fresh, herbaceous mouthfeel from the muddled basil combined with the smooth texture of whisky and cucumber syrup. The drink has a clean, slightly cooling taste with subtle cucumber freshness, lime’s tartness, and whisky’s warmth. The texture is crisp yet smooth and ideal for the monsoon when you want something refreshing yet grounded. 

Ingredients

2 oz whisky

A handful of basil leaves

½ oz lime juice

½ oz cucumber syrup

Procedure

Take a shaker and muddle the cucumber leaves in it. 

Now add a cucumber syrup, whisky, and lime juice. 

Shake it all up with ice and strain into a chilled glass. 

Honey Whisky Lemonade

Honey Whisky Lemonade has a smooth and light feel, with a refreshing watery base which is made richer by sweet honey syrup. It tastes tangy and bright from fresh lemon juice, balanced by the sweetness of honey. The whisky adds warmth and depth, making it a refreshing but cozy drink to enjoy in the monsoon.

Ingredients

2 oz whisky

1 oz honey syrup

1 oz lemon juice

Soda water

Ice

Procedure

Take a cocktail shaker and add ice, whisky, lemon juice, and honey syrup. 

Shake lightly and strain into a glass filled with ice. 

Summing Up

There is something magical about sipping whisky when there is rain pouring down outside. So grab your favourite whisky, blend in the ingredients, and get ready to experience the magic.