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Celebrate the rich flavors of whisky with these expertly crafted cocktails, from smoky and citrusy blends to bold, spiced creations—perfect for toasting in style!
International Whiskey Day 2025: Whether you prefer something smoky, citrusy, or bold, there’s a perfect mix waiting for you.
Raise a glass to the rich flavors of whisky with these expertly crafted cocktails. Whether you prefer something smoky, citrusy, or bold, there’s a perfect mix waiting for you.
The Royal Raj by Gaurav Khurana (Modi Illva India Pvt. Ltd.)
A regal blend of whisky and spices for a sophisticated sip.
Ingredients:
50ml Singhasan Whisky
20ml honey syrup (1:1 honey & warm water)
10ml fresh lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Ice cubes
Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Method:
Combine whisky, honey syrup, lemon juice, and bitters in a mixing glass.
Add ice and stir until chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
The Rockford Sour by Gaurav Khurana
A whisky sour with a refined, velvety texture.
Ingredients:
50ml Rockford Reserve Whisky
30ml fresh lemon juice
20ml simple syrup
1 egg white
Ice cubes
Lemon twist (for garnish)
Method:
Shake all ingredients (except ice) vigorously to emulsify egg white.
Add ice, shake again, and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Smoky Sunset by Gaurav Khurana
A bold blend of smoky whisky and citrus.
Ingredients:
50ml Rockford Classic Whisky
15ml fresh orange juice
15ml honey syrup
2 dashes smoked paprika
Ice cubes
Orange slice (for garnish)
Method:
Shake whisky, orange juice, honey syrup, and paprika with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
Garnish with an orange slice.
Old School Cocktail by Saurabh Tyagi (Poee & Co.)
A spicy and tangy mix of whisky, guava, and chili.
Ingredients:
60ml Bourbon Whisky
45ml Guava juice
10ml Lime juice
10ml Honey syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 small Bird’s eye chili (muddled)
1 pinch Black salt
Ice cubes
Method:
Muddle chili with honey syrup.
Add whisky, guava juice, lime juice, black salt, and bitters.
Stir well with ice and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish with a guava slice or dehydrated lime wheel.
Shikake by Nishant K Gaurav (Guppy)
A refreshing whisky cocktail with a hint of gari (pickled ginger).
Ingredients:
60ml Whisky
10g Gari (pickled ginger)
20ml Gari brine
10ml Lime juice
Ice cubes
Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with gari and a dehydrated lime slice.
Coconut & Whisky (Cocofashioned) by Harish Chhimwal (Olive Group)
A tropical take on an Old Fashioned.
Ingredients:
45ml Dewar’s 12yr Whisky
45ml Coconut water
2 dashes Lemon bitters
1 barspoon Honey
1 Kaffir lime leaf
Ice cubes
Method:
Stir whisky, coconut water, bitters, and honey in a mixing glass.
Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over ice.
Garnish with a kaffir lime leaf.
Chivas XV Horse’s Neck Highball
A simple, elegant highball with a citrus twist.
Ingredients:
50ml Chivas Regal XV
100ml Soda
2 dashes Bitters
Lemon twist (for garnish)
Ice cubes
Method:
Build all ingredients in a highball glass over ice.
Stir lightly and garnish with an extra-long lemon twist.
Jameson JGL
A crisp, refreshing whisky and ginger ale combo.
Ingredients:
45ml Jameson Irish Whisky
Top up with Ginger Ale
Squeeze of Lime
Ice cubes
Method:
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Pour in Jameson and top with ginger ale.
Squeeze a lime wedge into the drink and enjoy.
Punch Fresco (The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve)
A refreshing, fruity whisky punch.
Ingredients:
75ml The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Whisky
4 Watermelon chunks (or 75ml Watermelon juice)
1 tsp Sugar Cane or Agave
Ice cubes
Tajin (for garnish)
Method:
Muddle watermelon and sugar cane/agave.
Add whisky and ice, stir well.
Garnish with lemon and mint slices. Optionally, rim the glass with Tajin.
Cheers to International Whisky Day! Sip, savor, and celebrate in style.