Old Drink, Young Crowds
Why is it that scotch always seems to be left alone in the bar scene? It is understandable that most people find scotch to harsh to drink while dancing the night away but could it not be introduced in some mild cocktails? Generally it is assumed that the sweeter drinks tend to give you the staying power on the dance floor as it is usually loaded with sugar.
Sugar is not an ingredient that one would associate with scotch and many of the clubbers will shy away from the so called old mans drink i.e. the single malts. Yet they really do not understand the potential that scotch whisky has in small doses or mixed in sweet coctail drinks. It can liven up the party in a relatively short amount of time.
Of course there are the few drinks out there that may inspire a look into by the up and coming yuppies that are trying to mature. One of these mild scotch drinks is the Rusty Nail.
The Rusty Nail
Traditionally, this cocktail is made with blended Scotch, personally Macallan 10 year single malt is my Single Malt of choice. Experiment with different types of Scotch’s both Single Malts and Blens and add just enough Drambuie (a Scotch-based liqueur) to flavor the scotch without destroying it’s distinct personality.
Ingredients:
* 1 1/2 oz Scotch Whisky
* 3/4 oz Drambuie
* Lemon twist for garnish
Preparation:
1. Pour the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
2. Stir well.
3. Garnish with the lemon twist.
This drink forgoes the common rule of no ice with your scotch, as the glass should be filled almost to the brim with cubes. Then the Drambuie and scotch are poured in together stirred vigorously and garnished with the peel. This makes a delightful small mixed drink that is much easier on the throat as well as the stomach thn straight scotch.
The Whisky Sour
The Whisky Sour is probably the most popular of all the sour drinks and rightfully so, it is a great cocktail. It is sour, yes, but the sweetness of some whiskys and simple syrup offset any tartness, especially the sweeter bourbons. Fresh lemon juice is key for the best Whisky Sour and the choice of whisky will create a different cocktail depending on style and brand.
Ingredients:
* 1 1/2 oz Scotch Whisky
* 1 1/2 oz lemon juice
* 3/4 oz sugar syrup
* Maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation:
1. Pour the bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Shake well.
Again this drink is easy to make. Shake the blended whiskey, the powdered sugar and the lemon juice with ice then strain into a whiskey sour glass. Lastly, top with the cherry and garnish the drink with the lemon slice.
The Rob Roy
The Rob Roy is the Scotch whisky version of the Manhattan and is sometimes referred to as a Scotch Manhattan. It was named after Robert Roy MacGregor, the Scottish Robin Hood of the 18th century. Like the Martini and Manhattan, the Rob Roy can also be made dry or perfect.
Ingredients:
* 1 1/2 oz Scotch Whisky
* 1/4 oz sweet vermouth
* Angostura bitters to taste
* Maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation:
1. Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir well.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a cherry.
This is a very simple drink that is relished by many and is very short on the prep time so you can be back on the dance floor in no time flat.
