Celebrate World Whisky Day with these stunning cocktails
The Telegraph brings you these stunning whisky-based cocktails to add some zing to your summer evenings
By
Zeba Akhtar Ali |
Published 21.05.22, 01:00 AM
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On World Whisky Day, it’s time to add some zing to your summer evenings with these stunning whisky-based cocktails that are so distinct in flavour that you’ll have them on your mind for a really long time. Check it out.
Cinnamon & Apple @Serafina
A perfect festive drink at the Quest mall Italian eatery that has a sweet taste of apples along with homemade cinnamon syrup, ginger ale and Bourbon whisky. @Rs 600-plus
2/19
Dark Side of the Moon @SKAI
The roof-top lounge at Quest mall serves up a mixture of Jägermeister, whisky, sweet vermouth with a hint of herbs and bitters, that has a certain freshness along with raw smoky aroma of alcohol. @Rs 750-plus
3/19
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Jameson Smash @Reality
Jameson Irish whisky along with Shiraz Cabernet, lemon and basil form this strong concoction at the Camac Street lounge. A potent drink for even those who aren’t whisky lovers. @Rs 600-plus
4/19
Redberry Whisky Sour @Refinery091
Strawberry puree, lychee juice, anise syrup, lemon juice, white wine along with Bourbon whisky make this refreshing cocktail, that’s also a looker of a drink at the Sector V party spot. @Rs 659-plus
5/19
The Maple Dusk @Irish House
A touch of Angoustura bitters and a dash of maple syrup come together to further elevate the flavour of the good old Irish whiskey in The Maple Dusk at the Quest mall pub. Rs 795+
6/19
Red Notice @Sly Fox Gastro Pub
Bourbon whisky, coffee-infused Campari bitter, demerara syrup come together in this strong drink with a sweet-bitter aftertaste at the Sector V dine den. Sophisticated and Instagrammable! @Rs 595-plus
7/19
Elder Whisky Sour @ J W Marriott Kolkata
Bourbon, fresh and organic lemons, and elderflower cordial create this super light cocktail. The look is completed by a garnish with a twist of edible flowers. @Rs 700-plus
8/19
Apricot Old Fashioned @ LMNO_Q
Apricot-infused bourbon with a touch of star anise and rosemary, this drink has an intense flavour from the spices, with hints of sweetness from the apricot. @Rs 680-plus
9/19
Imli Sour @ Monkey Bar
100 pipers deluxe whisky, adrak-imli-saunth chutney, egg white. What can go wrong here? This chutney-flavoured drink is something your taste buds will not forget. @Rs 495-plus
10/19
Moonlight @ The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
A whisky-based cocktail with fresh mango kasundi and egg foam, this is not only a seasonal fave but also a very innovative drink. @Rs 600-plus
11/19
Dawn By The Bay @Polo Floatel
An amalgamation of fresh orange chunks, orange juice, orange peel and cinnamon along with whisky create this sweet and sour drink. @Rs 599-plus
12/19
The Smoking Pot @Jalsa
Bourbon whisky, passion fruit syrup, homemade rosemary syrup and lime juice create this tart and fruity drink that’s garnished with an orange slice and rosemary, at the Ho Minh Sarani fine-dining restaurant.
13/19
Smokey Tennesse @The Grid
The goodness of Tennessee whisky meets the fruity flavour of fresh apples in this neat cocktail at the Topsia party pad. @Rs 750-plus
14/19
Three Musketeers @Farzi Cafe
It is a combination of three main ingredients — whisky, chilli and chocolate. These ingredients have different taste profiles but when mixed together create a fine balance, at the gastro-pub on Ho Chi Minh Sarani. @Rs 795-plus
15/19
Lychee Flavoured Bourbon @Williams Kitchen
Summer comes alive once again in this sweet cocktail that has the punch of fresh lychees with hints of ginger, lemon and mint at the Shakespeare Sarani eatery. @Rs 425-plus
16/19
Peach Blow Fizz @Veneto
Premium Bourbon whisky shaken hard with freshly squeezed lime juice, homemade peach syrup, pulpy orange juice and topped with chilled sparkling water and served in traditional Collins glass make this pretty sip at the South City Mall dine den. @Rs 575-plus
17/19
Maltini @ One8 Commune Kolkata
Fresh Green apple muddled with single malt and balanced with ginger ale, it’s a fresh new fruity take on whisky at the Ho Chi Minh Sarani dine den. @Rs 695-plus
18/19
Sunset Fire @Club Fenicia
Pineapple and clove reduction meet fresh lime juice and whisky in this boldly flavoured cocktail at the sprawling Sector V chill spot. @Rs 850-plus
19/19
Whiskey Mule @Lord of the Drinks
If you’re a sucker for whisky, then the Whiskey Mule cocktail is just the right one for you. This simple cocktail recipe retains the classic flavours of Moscow Mule, and if you’re up for some experimentation, this is a good one to try, that replaces the vodka with whisky.
