HOW YOU LIKE
This, is a public service announcement. As our Master Blender Sandy Hyslop says, the best way to enjoy Ballantine’s Scotch is how you like. That’s it. He puts it down to the balanced, sweet and light flavour profile of our finest blend that makes it so easy to drink. So whether you’re a neat freak or a mixing maestro, staying true to your taste is really the best way to enjoy our Scotch.
Still finding your whisky way? No problem. Part of the fun is experimenting. That’s why we’re on a mission to shake up the whisky world by challenging Scotch lovers to come up with their own ways to enjoy Ballantine’s. Scroll on below to see some fresh drinkspiration:
MAKE IT FRUITY
@supergolden88 mixes up a fruity refresher for summer drinking al-fresco.
Mix up the Ballantine’s Daisy:
50ml Ballantine’s Finest
2 Strawberries, sliced
25ml Lemon Juice
15ml Grenadine
Soda Water
Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice
Shake it up
Double strain into a tall glass full ice and top with soda water
Make moves like @rainbomino and muddle your way to a fruity medley of melon, ginger and mint. A short and sweet drink that’s perfect for afternoon sipping.
Mix it up:
50ml Ballantine’s Finest
100ml honeydew Melon juice/pulp
5ml simple syrup
A handful of fresh Mint leaves
1 slice of root ginger, chopped
Crushed ice
Frozen Melon balls, root ginger and mint leaves for garnish
In a shaker, muddle mint, melon, and ginger together.
Add Ballantine’s and simple syrup before stirring.
Add crushed ice before giving it a good shake.
Strain into chilled martini glasses and drop in 3-4 frozen melon balls.
Garnish with mint and a slice of ginger
@cocktail_journey mixed up a drink we simply can’t refuse, the Toasted Coconut Godfather is a rich, complex and full body cocktail that’s also easy on the eye.
Mix it up:
30ml of Ballantine’s Finest
3 drops of Caramelized Bitters
Toasted Coconut flakes
A spritz of Dry Essence
Pour Ballantine’s into a chilled glass coated with coconut flakes.
Add 3 drops of caramelized Bitters
Add the finishing touch with a spritz of Dry Essence
BERRY GOOD PAIRINGS
Whisky, and burgers and truffle fries? And at home? That’s what we call winning. @remy.london.barista adds frozen raspberries to his Ballantine’s to give extra freshness.
Follow in @kateveggiedesserts wise footsteps and upgrade your afternoon snack with whisky chocolate cake and berry cocktails.
Hot tip:
Marinate berries in a generous shot of Ballantine’s Finest for extra flavour on the cake, and in your drink.
What’s better than whisky-topped cake? More cake! @nknaturalz adds strawberry soda to Ballantine’s over ice and pairs her cocktail with chocolate cheesecake. Dessert and Digestif in one.
TWISTED CLASSICS
Hot Toddies don’t er, have to be hot according to the @thebarmann . He created the Sneaky Orchard, a cool take on the classic cocktail to enjoy in any weather.
Mix it up:
60mls Ballantine’s Finest
5mls Honey
5mls Lemon Juice
2 dashes of Bitters
Top up with your favourite Apple Cider
Garnish with a Lemon Twist and Dehydrated Lemon Wheel
@laurajdawson26 introduced a Whisky Julep to a Raspberry Mojito and came back with what she calls, the Heatwave. Magic.
Mix it up:
In a julep glass, muddle 4/5 raspberries
Pour in 30ml of Ballantine’s Finest
Squeeze in some fresh lime juice & stir
Add crushed ice
Gently pour ginger beer to fill
Garnish with raspberries, then enjoy
You might say a Frozen Daiquiri with Whisky is nuts. We say you’re half right, it’s Hazelnuts in this crazy-drinkable cocktail from the @juicefanatics
Mix it:
3 slices of ripe watermelon, de-seeded
30ml of Ballantine’s Finest
15ml of Hazelnut Liquer
10ml of Sugar Syrup
Handful of Crushed Ice
Add all the above ingredients into a blender
Whizz it up
Pour into chilled Martini glass and garnish with a slice of watermelon
DELICIOUS DUETS
Refreshing and spicy, the Ballantine’s and Ginger Ale is the whisky two-step everyone can get down to, proven here by @certifiednosh
Mix it up:
50ml Ballantine’s Finest
Ginger ale
Cubed ice
Lime wedge
Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in a shot of Ballantine’s. Top up with ginger ale and stir. Squeeze and drop in a large wedge of lime, to serve.
Autumn drinks, but make it fancy. @jemma_w85’s got it all figured out with this simple stunner:
Mix it up:
25ml Ballantine’s Finest
Sparkling Apple juice
Pour Ballantine’s into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling apple juice and garnish with a fresh wedge of apple.
@orneiineii Swapped out Ginger Ale for Ginger Beer for a tall refresher with a spicier kick.
Mix it up:
50ml Ballantine’s Finest
Ginger beer
Cubed ice
Lemon wheel for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and pour in your Ballantine’s Finest. Top up with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Think you need to add a spoonful of sugar to make Grapefruit enjoyable? Think again. Switch up your citrus rotation with Grapefruit juice for the perfect balance of tart and sweet a-la @gentlemen.taste
Mix it Up:
30ml Ballantine’s Finest
Grapefruit Juice
Chunk of ice
Pour in Ballantine’s Finest into a glass with a good chunk of ice. Top with Grapefruit juice and garnish with a Grapefruit rind.
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