5 Whisky Cocktails You Need to Try This Weekend

Calling all whisky lovers, these cocktails can help you spice up your next weekend. Yes, whisky is not only meant to be consumed neat, but it is equally good mixed into some amazing cocktail drinks that you are going to prepare for your friends and family. Singapore, with its vibrant ethnic mix, has welcomed whisky and come up with cocktail masterpieces that would suit everyone. 

If you are a regular whisky drinker or a beginner in the world of whiskies, this weekend is ideal to try whisky cocktails that can be prepared at home or ordered at the bar. Every spoonful of whisky brings about a new taste in the highball, right down to the exotic sours on the rocks. Also, with such good discounts available on whisky Singapore, you will be able to find the perfect blend for it.

Well, invite your friends over, make sure your arms are ready for work, and prepare to add some class to your weekend drinks. 

1. Whisky Sour

This cocktail remains one of the most popular ones combining the strength of whisky and the sharpness of fresh lemon juice. To make a Whisky Sour, you’ll need:

• 2 oz whisky
• 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Ice
• Lemon wheel or cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour the whisky, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.

2. Add the ice to the shaker and shake until frosty.

3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.

4. Garnish with a lemon wheel or a cherry.

This cocktail is ideal for warm days and nights, and your companions will appreciate its bright taste. Plus, it’s easy to adjust the sweetness and tartness to your liking!

2. Old Fashioned

This cocktail has been around as early as the early 1800s and has become a top go to for whisky lovers. It has no frills, and this utility makes the quality of the whisky stand out. Here’s what you’ll need: 

• 2 oz whisky
• 1 sugar cube or 1/2 tsp sugar
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange twist for garnish
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass and add the bitters.

2. Stir the sugar and bitters in the glass until the sugar is dissolved.

3. Place a big ice cube into the glass and pour the whisky into the glass.

4. Stir slowly and lightly to mix and garnish with an orange zest.

The whisky with bitters and sugar gives this drink a rich deep taste which has to be savored slowly while with good company.

3. Whisky Ginger

Everyone loves the taste of whisky and mingling it with ginger ale makes this drink a best seller. Here’s how to make it: 

• 2 oz whisky
• 4 oz ginger ale
• Lime wedge for garnish
• Ice

Instructions:

1. For this cocktail, first pour ice into a highball glass.

2. Stir in the whisky and fill with ginger ale.

3. Stir gently until well mixed and then garnish it with a wedge of lime.

The addition of ginger ale is a bit sweet and has some fizz to it which is perfect when mixed with whisky. 

4. Mint Julep

Take yourself to a real summer garden by sipping a Mint Julep cocktail. This cocktail has origins in the deep south and is ideal for the hot months. To make a Mint Julep, you’ll need:

• 2 oz whisky (bourbon is traditional)
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Fresh mint leaves
• Crushed ice
• Mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour the simple syrup and mint leaves in a glass and stir lightly.

2. Place ice into a glass and pour whiskey on it.

3. Stir gently to mix and garnish with half of a sprig of mint.

Ideally suits the outdoor occasion or any occasion which you want to spend in the comfort of your home. And for added authenticity – serve it in a traditional silver glass!

5. Rob Roy

But wait, there is more! The last cocktail presented in Stories is the Rob Roy, which is a whisky lover’s take on the classic Manhattan. It consists of whisky and sweet vermouth, thus the drink serves a perfect match for anyone who enjoys highly compounded flavors. Here’s how to make a Rob Roy:

• 2 oz whisky (scotch is commonly used)
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Cherry for garnish
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Put ice in a cocktail shaker; then pour in the whisky, sweet vermouth and bitters.

2. Stir well until the mixture has become cold and then pour it into a chilled cocktail glass.

3. Garnish with a cherry.

It’s so classy and ideally suited for a cocktail evening with friends or family members. 

Conclusion

It’s time to get behind the bar and amaze your friends during the weekend with these five whisky cocktails. Singapore has many shops where you can purchase top quality whisky; ensure that you check out the Singapore duty free whisky prices before you begin your search.