Monday, April 14, 2014

11 Cocktails That Will Make You Fall In Love With Scotch

“I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly…” — Ron Burgundy

1. Blood and Sand

Blood and Sand
James Ransom / Via food52.com

What makes this cocktail stand out is the mixture of orange juice and Cherry Heering, a Dutch liqueur that tastes, well, like cherries.
Suggested use: Enjoy while reading a Raymond Chandler novel. Recipe at Food52

2. Sea & Scotch Hot Chocolate

Sea & Scotch Hot Chocolate

Smoky scotch AND deep, dark hot chocolate? I die.
Suggested use: While playing Scrabble in front of a fireplace, with rain gently tapping on your window. Recipe here.

3. The Rusty Nail

The Rusty Nail
Flickr: reeselloyd / Via Creative Commons

It is basically scotch on scotch, since the only two ingredients are that and Drambuie, a Scotch whisky-derived liqueur.
Suggested use: Drink after building a house with your own two hands. Recipe here.


4. The Highland Bramble

The Highland Bramble
Flickr: jonny_ho / Via Creative Commons

Don’t let the egg whites and Crème de Mure (blackberry liqueur) deter you from trying this cocktail. If anything, think of it as great way to get some protein and fruit into your diet.
Suggested use: Enjoy on a yacht while listening to Yacht. Recipe here.

5. The Penicillin

The Penicillin
Sara Bogush / Via snackish.com


Named after the medicine, this cocktail is accented with honey and lemon flavors; it’s just what the doctor ordered.

Suggested use: Enjoy this after you call in “sick” to work. Recipe here.

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