By Aparna Dutta
December 18th, 2023
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Whisky goes well, both neat and on the rocks, but sometimes it is also good to try some creative mixing with a quality mixer. Mixing whisky with other flavours can often accentuate its smoky, sweet, spicy, or savoury aspects. Make a smart choice because some mixers pair better with specific whiskies than others.
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Ginger is a great whisky companion in a variety of drinks, and its flavours can range from sweet to spicy. A bright and bold ginger beer highlights the spicy notes of bourbon in a cool Kentucky Mule. Enjoy a fierce kick? For a smokey Penicillin cocktail, muddle some fresh ginger.
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The classic pairing of whisky. The Coke's earthy, caramel flavours blend well with the whisky's vanilla and oak undertones. This Rum and Coke variation is particularly tasty when paired with bourbon-style whisky and is enhanced by the addition of lime juice.
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Similar to adding still water during a whisky tasting, adding soda water to whisky helps bring out the flavour of the spirit. The traditional whisky and soda Highball is the perfect representation of this combination for fans of chilly, bubbly beverages.
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Lemon juice, lemonade, and lemon soda are excellent whisky mixers because lemon's zesty flavour balances the booze in whisky. A Hot Toddy in the winter wouldn't be the same without lemon juice and a garnish of lemon wheels.
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Apple cider is the ideal whisky mixer for autumn because it accentuates the notes of caramel and oak that are prevalent in whisky.
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Cherries coated in simple syrup or infused with brandy, when muddled and added to the whisky mix, give it an amazing sweetness. It is perfect to pair with a light snack.
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Give the whisky an old-school touch. Use the cinnamon stick as a stirrer or garnish to give the whisky a warm and spicy flavour. Perfect for wintertime!
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