Scotland has produced some of the finest music, art, landscapes and…whisky! From the clear lochs of the highlands and islands produced some of the finest whisky in the world. Traditionally whisky is drunk in a short glass straight (on its own) however with a growth of creative and artistic bartenders, a wave of cool new drinks has come our way. Here is how you can create some delicious cocktails and desserts with vintage whisky from Scotland.
An Old Fashioned Espresso
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of coffee grains – americano espresso barista style preferred
- 1 shot rare whisky
- 1/4 shot sugar syrup
- Dash of bitters
- Lemon peel
Shake up the coffee, whisky, syrup and bitters with ice – strain into a short glass on ice. Finally garnish with lemon peel – rub the rim of the glass before hand with the lemon peel.
Scottish Colada
Ingredients
- 1 shot rare whisky
- 1 shot Coco Lopez
- 1/4 shot lemon juice
- 1 shot banana liqueur
- A couple of drops of Kaffir lime tincture
Shake up the ingredients in the shaker, pour into snifter glass with ice
Irish Whisky Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups of sultanas
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 shots vintage whisky
- Half cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Half cup lemon juice
Soak raisins in whisky overnight.
Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl. In another bowl mix the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy then add the eggs and mix again. Then add the flour mixture and mix again while stirring in the sultanas.Place mixture in a baking tin and bake for 40-60 minutes.
Double Chocolate Whisky Cake
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup sour cream light
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee – cooled
- 1/2 cup vintage whisky
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C.
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, sugar, cream and vanilla. Then add the cocoa powder, whisky and coffee until there are no lumps and its is creamy. Finally add the flour, baking soda and salt adding the chocolate chips to finish. Bake for 35-40 minutes.