THE ART OF SEASONAL MIXING:
OUR FAVOURITE WINTER WHISKY COCKTAILS
Winter invites a different rhythm of mixing, one that favors depth, warmth and a touch of comfort in the glass.
These serves are designed to do more than take the edge off the cold; they embody the art of modern cocktail making. Each recipe showcases the versatility of Chivas Regal whiskies, bringing seasonal ingredients into play in ways that look as striking as they taste.
Whether served as the opening act to an evening’s gathering, at the table or by the fire, these winter cocktails are an exercise in refinement, each crafted to offer a unique and impressive expression of the season.
Hot Toddy
A true winter classic, the Hot Toddy is simplicity elevated. Fragrant spices and ginger intertwine with Chivas Regal XV to create a serve that restores as much as it delights. It’s the epitome of a cold-season ritual: warming, balanced, and unmistakably refined.
How to make the Hot Toddy
40ml Chivas Regal XV
10ml lemon juice
10ml honey
2 thin slices of fresh ginger
1 small cinnamon stick
1 star anise
Boiling water
Lemon slice, to garnish
Place ginger, cinnamon and star anise into a teacup. Add Chivas Regal XV, lemon juice and honey, top with boiling water, and stir together. Garnish with a lemon slice and serve.
Penicillin
This modern icon of whisky mixology is a study in contrasts with the rich honeyed notes of whisky meeting the brightness of lemon and the fire of ginger. Balanced with honey and the smooth character of Chivas Regal 12 Year Old, the Penicillin delivers layered intensity, making it a winter serve that rewards every sip.
How to make the Penicillin
40ml Chivas Regal 12 Year Old
10ml peated single malt scotch whisky
20ml lemon juice
15ml honey syrup
15ml ginger juice
Lemon slice, to garnish
To make honey syrup, blend 2 parts of honey with 1 part of water. To make ginger juice, juice 2 parts of fresh ginger and blend with 1 part sugar. Add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 seconds. Strain into a rocks or old fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and serve.
Whisky & Champagne Cocktail
Few drinks carry celebratory flair quite like this. Here, Chivas Regal XV finds harmony with champagne, bitters and sugar, creating a serve that is as elegant as it is effervescent. A cocktail made not just for toasts, but for raising the standard of winter entertaining.
How to make the Whisky & Champagne Cocktail with Chivas Regal XV
15ml Chivas Regal XV
3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
1 sugar cube
Top with champagne
Drop the sugar cube into a champagne flute, then add Angostura Bitters on top. Add Chivas Regal XV and top with champagne. Serve and enjoy.
Blackberry Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is timeless, but this version deepens its profile with rich blackberry syrup and the complexity of Chivas Regal 18 Year Old. The result is a cocktail that balances fruit and spice against the enduring strength of the original for a serve that feels both familiar and new and is perfectly attuned to winter evenings.
How to make the Blackberry Old Fashioned
50ml Chivas Regal 18 Year Old
10ml blackberry syrup
3 dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters
Orange zest, to garnish
Build all ingredients in a rocks glass and stir together with ice for approximately 20 seconds. Add more ice so it’s compact and the glass is full. Garnish with orange zest and serve.
Chivas Regal Chocolate Martini
Here, whisky meets chocolate in a composition that balances depth with finesse. Chivas Regal 18 Year Old’s richness anchors the bittersweet notes of vermouth and cacao, while a fine grating of dark chocolate adds the finishing touch. A striking serve with a sweet depth for a cold winter’s evening.
How to make the Chivas Regal Chocolate Martini
55ml Chivas Regal 18 Year Old
25ml chocolate tea
25ml Vermouth Rosso
5ml toasted syrup (simple syrup made with brown sugar)
Grated dark chocolate, to garnish
In a mixing glass, add plenty of ice to cool it, then remove excess water. Combine all ingredients and mix well until chilled, then double strain into the pre-chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with grated dark chocolate on top.
Whisky & Eggnog
Our eggnog recipe is a tradition reinterpreted. By bringing Chivas Regal Extra Sherry Cask Selection into the mix, along with Pedro Ximénez sherry for added richness, the serve becomes more than festive nostalgia. Creamy, spiced and unmistakably seasonal, it’s a modern take on a classic winter ritual.
How to make the Whisky & Eggnog
30ml Chivas Regal Extra Sherry Cask Selection
15ml Pedro Ximénez Sherry
10ml Sugar Syrup
1 Whole Egg
Grated Nutmeg, to garnish
Shake up all the ingredients together with ice in a cocktail shaker. Then shake again without ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a healthy amount of grated nutmeg and serve.
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