ICE COLD WHISKY COCKTAILS FOR SHARING WITH FRIENDS THIS SUMMER

10.08.2025

With whisky as the foundation, these summer cocktails reinterpret warm weather drinking by being light, precise, and aesthetically impressive.

Each recipe demonstrates how Chivas Regal blends pair effortlessly with fruity ingredients, bringing a modern edge to familiar flavours.

From long, cooling highballs to fruit-forward classics reimagined, these summer serves are made for more than beating the heat; they’re designed to showcase that whisky is a year round spirit.

Coconut Highball

A study in refreshment, the Coconut Highball proves that simplicity can be striking. Coconut water brings a clean, tropical note that keeps the serve light, while a squeeze of lime sharpens the finish. Paired with the smooth character of Chivas Regal, it’s a summer cocktail that feels effortless yet evolved.

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Regal Martini

This serve takes the elegance of a martini and reframes it for summer. Juicy watermelon cuts through the richness of Chivas Regal 18 Year Old, delivering both vibrancy and depth. Served ice cold, it’s the kind of cocktail that moves seamlessly from afternoon aperitif to evening centrepiece.

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Whisky Piña Colada

A tropical icon given a new definition. By pairing Chivas Regal Extra Rum Cask Selection with pineapple, lime and coconut, the Whisky Piña Colada has an extra twist of unexpected flavour. The result is a cocktail that channels summer brightness while retaining refinement in every sip.

Chivas Regal Whisky Pina Colada cocktail recipe

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Whisky Sangria

Tradition meets transformation in this whisky-led sangria. Chivas Regal Extra Sherry Cask Selection, matured in Oloroso casks, lends depth to fresh fruit and Rioja, while soda and ice keep it lifted and refreshing. A serve designed for sharing and elevated far beyond the familiar.

Chivas Regal sangria whisky cocktail recipe

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Whisky Paloma

The Paloma is known for its effortless charm, and this version brings whisky into the conversation. Chivas Regal Extra Tequila Cask Selection pairs with grapefruit for a serve that balances vivid citrus with a smooth finish. Bold in colour and character, it’s summer in a glass.

Chivas Regal Paloma Whisky Cocktail Recipe

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Mizunara Iced Coffee

Coffee and whisky unite in this suave iced serve. Chivas Regal Mizunara, with its delicate floral notes from Japanese oak, complements the richness of espresso and condensed milk. Finished with citrus zest and hazelnut, it’s an unexpected summer cocktail with a polished edge.

How to make the Mizunara Iced Coffee

50ml Chivas Regal Mizunara
20ml sweetened condensed milk
25ml fresh espresso
A pinch of salt
Orange zest and grated hazelnut, to garnish

Add Chivas Regal Mizunara, sweetened condensed milk and salt to a glass with ice and stir all the ingredients together. Add espresso and stir again. Grate orange zest and hazelnut over the top of the drink and serve.

Whisky Margarita

The Margarita’s tangy profile meets the depth of whisky in this sophisticated twist. Chivas Regal Extra Tequila Cask Selection upgrades the use of tequila, bringing a smooth complexity to lime and Curaçao. Served with a salted rim, it’s a refreshing balance of sharpness and structure.

How to make the Whisky Margarita

30ml Chivas Regal Extra Tequila Cask Selection
10ml Orange Curaçao
20ml lime juice
10ml sugar syrup
Salt rim, to garnish

Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Secure the lid of the shaker and shake hard for approximately 10 seconds. Use a squeeze of lime to wet the rim of a punch glass, then coat the rim with a light layer of salt. Strain the mixture into the glass with a fine strainer and serve.

Mint Julep

Cooling and classic, the Mint Julep is given new character here with Chivas Regal 12 Year Old at its heart. Fresh mint and crushed ice amplify its summer character, while bitters provide an aromatic lift.

How to make the Mint Julep

50ml Chivas Regal 12 Year Old
10ml sugar syrup
2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
8 mint leaves
Mint sprig, to garnish

Add all the ingredients to a julep tin filled with crushed ice. Stir with a spoon, churn or mix the ice with the ingredients at a rapid pace. Add more ice to fill the tin and make sure the ice is tight and compact. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve.

Strawberry Daiquiri

This whisky take on the much-loved daiquiri captures the brightness of summer fruit without losing balance. Chivas Regal Extra Rum Cask Selection grounds the sweetness of strawberry, while lime adds a decisive edge. The result: a vivid, refreshing serve with structure and style.

How to make the Strawberry Daiquiri

50ml Chivas Regal Extra Rum Cask Selection
20ml lime juice
20ml sugar syrup
2 strawberries (or 20ml strawberry syrup)
½ a strawberry, to garnish

Muddle the strawberries in a shaker, then add all the other ingredients and shake together with ice. Pour into a coupette glass, garnish with ½ a strawberry and serve.

Mix up your summer serves with these re-imagined recipes, made with Chivas Regal. Looking for more? Discover our full collection of cocktail recipes including our top spring drinks.