Best Summer Scotch Whisky Cocktails 2024
We've assembled some of the most refreshing cocktails from our favourite Scotch whisky brands for you to make at your summer BBQ. Let's take a look. Each recipe serves one, so remember to scale up for your guests!
Paper Plane - The Glenlivet
Incorporating the quintessential summertime drink, Aperol, the Paper Plane is a sour but summery whisky cocktail to be enjoyed at those late summer evening dinner parties.
- Add 25ml of The Glenlivet 12 Year Old, 25ml of Aperol, 25ml of Amaro and 25ml of lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake.
- Double strain into a chilled Coupe glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist, and serve.
The Glencoco - Glenfiddich
This ultra-refreshing highball takes inspiration from the classic Pina Colada. Moreish and delicious.
- Combine 35ml of Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, 15ml of Monin Coconut Syrup and 100ml of coconut water in a highball glass with ice.
- Stir and top with dried coconut garnish.
- Serve.
Singleton Paloma - The Singleton of Dufftown
Chili-infused honey, grapefruit, and The Singleton come together for a sophisticated libation with a touch of heat.
- Combine 45ml of Singleton 12 Year Old, 30ml pf grapefruit juice and 20ml of chilli honey (honey mixed with chilli flakes) in an ice-filled shaker.
- Shake.
- Strain into a short glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and garnish with a wedge of grapefruit.
- Serve.
The Classic Laddie Highball - Bruichladdich
Sometimes you just want to let those smoky scotch flavours take centre stage, in simple yet fresh highball.
- Pour 50ml of Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie over ice.
- Top with 150ml soda water.
- Garnish with an orange wheel.
Al Fresco - Arran
Tall, fresh and sharp. Not for the faint-hearted, the Al Fresco is ideal for those who like their summer drinks to pack a punch!
- Muddle 1 slice of ginger with 10ml of agave in a shaker.
- Add 50ml of Arran Barrel Reserve, 15ml of Yuzu juice, and ice.
- Shake.
- Double strain over ice in a highball glass.
- Top with lemonade, and add a 10ml red wine float.
Enjoy!