Boozy Winter: Classic Whisky Cocktails You Can’t Miss

When it is bone-chilling cold outside, could there be anything more satisfying than a soothing winter cocktail? Even though it goes well with sour beverages and tart fruits, it gives an absolute winter vibe because of its warm characteristics. 

When paired with spices, winter fruits, and creamy concoctions and enjoyed by the fireplace, it can show you a really good time. Just to sort your Winter, we have brought some classic whisky cocktails that you just cannot afford to miss. Enjoy these cocktails with your friends or have it solo to feel the winter warmth! 

Spiced Old Fashioned Cocktail 

Ingredients 

  • 60 ml whisky 
  • 10 ml ginger cordial 
  • 5 Dash bitters 
  • Orange zest and cherry for garnish 

Method

  • Take a rocks glass and add the bitters and ginger cordial. 
  • Add ice and whisky. Stir. 
  • Garnish with orange zest and serve! 

Manhattan Toddy 


Ingredients

  • 45 ml whisky 
  • 2 dash bitters
  • 15 ml sweet vermouth 
  • ½ lemon 
  • 1 strip lemon zest 
  • 1 strip orange zest 
  • ½ cup hot water 

Method 

  • Take a glass and rub the rim with lemon and orange zest. 
  • Add in whisky, bitters, and sweet vermouth. 
  • Add hot water and stir. 
  • Squeeze in lemon juice and let it cool down for a minute. 
  • Serve! 

Apple Cider Whisky 

Ingredients 

  • 30 ml whisky 
  • ½ lemon juice 
  • 15 ml apple cider 

Method 

  • Take a cocktail shaker and add ice to it. 
  • Add whisky, apple cider, and lemon juice. 
  • Shake until chilled properly. 
  • Pour ice and enjoy! 

Whisky Eggnog 

  • 45 ml whisky 
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar 
  • 1 egg 
  • 10 ml milk 
  • Nutmeg and cinnamon stick for garnish 

Method 

  • Take a shaker and add whisky, milk, and eggs to the shaker. 
  • Add plenty of ice and give it a good mix for 20 to 30 seconds. 
  • Strain it into a mug and garnish with nutmeg and a cinnamon stick. 

Hot Toddy 


Ingredients

  1. 30 ml whisky 
  2. 10 ml boiling water 
  3. 1 tsp honey 
  4. 3 cloves 
  5. 1 cinnamon stick 
  6. ½ lemon  
  7. 1 pinch ground nutmeg 

Method 

  • Take a mug and add whisky, boiling water, and honey.  
  • Add cinnamon, lemon juice, and cloves. 
  • Let it mix and stand for 5 minutes so that the flavours can mingle. 
  • Sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg and serve!