Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Scotch cocktails

Unlike vodka, scotch is not typically associated with cocktails.  True devotees of scotch will never even consider drinking scotch in the form of a cocktail. 

That said, not all of us are true devotees. There might be some people out there who are interested in what kind of cocktails that are made with scotch as its base.  It is sadly true that there are not many scotch cocktails out there, but I selected a few of the more popular drinks and cocktails made with scotch whisky.  Enjoy!

Rusty Nail:
A sophisicitated after dinner drink.  Top it with a lemon twist and enjoy!

  • 1 measure of Scotch
  • 1 measure of Drambuie (scotch-based liqueur)
  • 1 twist lemon peel
  •  Ice to taste






Clansman's Coffee:
A classic Celtic coffee.
  • 25ml measure of Scotch
  • Dash of Sambuca
  • Black Coffee
  • Add sugar to taste; float whip cream on top
  • Decorate with grated chocolate






Green Mist:
A minty mix of scotch and creme de menthe, adorned with a slice of kiwi fruit.
  • 25ml measure of Scotch
  • 1 measure of creme de menthe
  • Juice of 1/4 of a lemon
  • Decorate with a slice of kiwi and a sprig of mint







Whisky Sour:
The sourness of the lemon, the sweetness of the sugar and the spirit of the Scotch combine to give the perfect balance.
  • 2 measures of Scotch
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/2 a teaspoon of sugar
  • Serve with a dash of soda water








Rob Roy:
A scotch version of the popular Manhattan cocktail.
  • 1/2 measure of Scotch
  • 1/2 measure of dry Italian Vermouth
  • Dash of Angostura Bitters
  • Garnish with a cherry







As always, bottoms up my friend.
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42 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    A rusty nail is still close to the pure thing, but I agree. Scotch is much better when left alone, or maybe MAYBE with ice.

    Cheers

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Keep the recipes coming, these are great.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Yeah, a lot of scotch enthusiasts would look at these as blasphemy. But that rusty nail looks pretty good.

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  4. Con QuesoFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    I've had a rusty nail, good stuff. A friend of mine had Green mist before...at a loaded bar in a bowling alley, haha.

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  5. SamFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    I could use a Clansman's Coffee right now..

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  6. PectoralFinnnFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Clansman's Coffee looks good.
    http://pectoralfinnnreviews.blogspot.com/

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  7. jonwintersFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    the lemon drink looks good.

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  8. The Game Store GuyFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Mmm. That Rob Roy looks pretty tasty. I might have to mix this up when I get a chance.

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  9. i_love_weedFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    mmmh these look really good, im gonna have to try a green mist

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  10. CoilisFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Let me write these recipes down so I can go to the store and get the ingredients.

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  11. Master ManiacalFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    MMMM, coffee ^-^ Everytime I try to quit drinking it I just find new reasons(excuses) to keep coming back to it.

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  12. BrightviewFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Rob Roy looks pretty good

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  13. JordanFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    i think the clanman's coffee looks the best!

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  14. RebeccaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    thanks for the recipes

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  15. T. BanacekFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I can't say I support the idea of scotch cocktails but I have been known to put a little Johnnie Red in my coffee from time to time.

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  16. DudemeisterFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I don't do Scotch cocktails. Neat, only way to go!

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  17. Kicking RocksFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    they look good!

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  18. ShutterbugFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    The Green Mist looks like it might be good.

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  19. MVHolcombFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    saving this! I have been looking for some new experiences in mixed drinks and scotch is one of the few. A classy drink but no one in the states knows what to do with it.

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  20. ChristianFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Love a good drink.

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  21. mrecanFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    oh god they are so beautiful

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  22. watchmanFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    lol reading stuff like this makes me want to go to bartending school.

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  23. loveblogginFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    so many to choose from! keep em coming!

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  24. RawrFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Whisky Sour looks nice :D

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  25. SlokiFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I love whisky sours, the Green Mist looks good too.

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  26. AnonymouseFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    these are some good recipes, i've tried most of them but i usually prefer my scotch neat.

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  27. AbstractRealityFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    The coffee looks good

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  28. IsaacFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Rusty nails are awesome I drink those all the time they're pretty popular around here

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  29. Arek SałataFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    In Poland, true devotes of vodka would never consider it as a part of drink :P

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  30. GFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    nope best leave if unfettered in my book...maybe just a little ice

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  31. BrutFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I love Scotch.

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  32. HSPFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Those look great! I've only really seen places offer Rusty Nails though.

    Btw, can you please follow my other blog from now on (instead of my other one). It just gets updated more frequently:
    http://lolitaupdates.blogspot.com

    Thanks! :)

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  33. RylaiFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    looks great! thanks for the recipes!

    ballandkicks.blogspot.com

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  34. JunoFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    The clans mans coffee looks so delicious. I definitely need to make me one of these

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  35. T. BanacekFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I'd rather have a rusty nail than a rusty trombone.

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Really want to try the lemon one! Keep up the great posts :D

    Always supporting,
    http://blazaimagenes.blogspot.com/

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Some of these definitely sound pretty good, I'll try that third one for sure.

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  38. CandleintheDarkFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    These are definitely worth trying out at least once.

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  39. Binary SoulFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Good list, will have to try some that I haven't heard of before.

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  40. BdgorshFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Clansman's Coffee looks fabulous

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  41. jopjopjopFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    i have to try them out, definitely awesome drinks

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  42. AWLBlogsFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Mine didnt turn out that good looking! Tried out that coffe one it was ok :)

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