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Ballantine’s tastes good 365 days a year. Sip a Hot Toddy in summer. Drink a Scotch Spritz in winter. If it works for you, it works.
But there is something to be said for enjoying those seasonal flavours alongside the warmer and cooler months. If you want to know how best to serve up your whisky throughout the seasons, read on.
Here we share the best seasonal cocktails for every month of the year.
As the nights get colder, the drinks get warmer. From hot whisky drinks to ginger and cinnamon spiced serves, there’s plenty of ways to turn up the heat. When it gets to October, we’ve got Halloween cocktails covered.
Put an autumnal twist on a classic with the Apple Cider Old Fashioned. It’s simple, fruity and warming – the ultimate combo for those ‘ber months. Make yours with Ballantine’s Finest to guarantee a smooth, spiced serve.
The only group serve you’ll need for Thanksgiving, Halloween and your autumnal gatherings. Our Whisky Punch can be served hot or cold thanks to its fragrant flavours of apple, citrus and winter spice.
Extra chilly nights call for warm drinks. And you can’t go wrong with this Hot Toddy recipe. Make yours your way with as much honey, lemon, cinnamon and cloves as you can handle.
Love a Hot Toddy but fancy something cooler? Try a Honey Highball – all the flavours of your favourite hot cocktail but this time served on the rocks with cinnamon and spiced ginger beer.
Fresh, sweet and super zesty. It’s got all the deliciously satisfying flavours of a Hot Toddy, but this time, we’ve poured it on the rocks.
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From November till January, it’s all about celebrating. From whisky Christmas drinks to NYE cocktail recipes we’ve got everything for every occasion.
Get on everyone’s nice list with the ultimate Christmas cocktail. It’s sweet, spicy and seriously drinkable. Serve it the Ballantine’s way with a clove studded pear and leave guests gasping.
Classic festive flavours mixed with a classic whisky cocktail. What could be better? The Cranberry Whisky Sour is the perfect pick for the big day, a casual gathering or a night in for one.
Rich and creamy with a kick. If you can’t decide between dessert or whisky, this shake is for you. Strictly for over 18’s.
TRY ITA cosy winter warmer for nights in and nights out. Whether in front of fireworks or a fire. A Whisky Hot Chocolate is a real crowd pleaser and our recipe is made for making your own. Grab a glass and get involved.
A wintery spin on a New York Sour that’ll put you in serious celebration spirits. The whisky sour base is topped with a red wine float followed by a snowy egg white froth. All it needs is a seasonal soundtrack and you’re set for the holiday season.
Spring calls for refreshing drinks and sweet, floral flavours. Get mixing our most light whisky cocktails perfect for the first of this year’s outdoor occasions.
Kick back, relax and sip on a green tea whisky cocktail, iced to perfection. Made for spontaneous Sunday sessions when the sun’s out and music’s pumping.
Let’s take a walk on the green side. This simple yet delicious cocktail will wake up the night in style.
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Ballantine’s + Soda + Bubbles = Spritz life. Add Ballantine’s Finest and Italicus, with Soda water and Prosecco. Garnished with a rosemary sprig and orange wheel for an added spritz.
TRY ITSpring’s all about that spritz life. Wake up the night with a whisky and Prosecco cocktail, our take on an Italicus Spritz with warm scotch and a rosemary, orange garnish.
A delicious whisky twist on your favourite spring drink. Our peach tea cocktail is inspired by the Staten Island roots of hip-hop legend RZA in our partnership where the worlds of whisky and music collide.
Take a walk on the Park Hill side – a cocktail that marries sweet smoky whisky with lip-smackingly good grapefruit. It’s the Whisky Paloma and you’ll be buzzing to try it.
When the sun starts popping, the drinks get punchy. Please a crowd with summer pitchers that’ll last all night, or BBQ summer cocktails that’ll make you MVP of the backyard grill. Here’s our top serves for the sunshine season.
Satisfy both sides of the beer vs cocktail crowd with this epic serve. Blueberries, lager and whisky are the base of this gotta-try-it beer cocktail. So good it’ll convert even the biggest cynic. Simply muddle, shaker and strain to get your new drink of summer.
Get your mates round and whip up a batch of this summer pitcher cocktail recipe. Whisky, elderflower and cranberry – a triple threat sunshine combo. It’ll only take a few minutes to make but will last you all summer long.
Whether your holiday’s booked or you’re staying home, this whisky pineapple cocktail will have you beachside. Made with the light, tangy ingredients of a whisky sour, it’s better than a Piña. Served with charred pineapple for extra satisfaction.
For those days that turn into night. And nights that turn into morning. The Whisky Julep is the go-to serve for summer. Inside is a secret duo of spicy citrus flavours to keep you pumped and party ready.
Want more cocktails to see you through the year? Check out our collection of whisky drinks. We’ve got everything from dessert cocktails to chocolate whisky drinks. Discover more ways to drink Ballantine’s.
Here we share the best whisky mixers, from classic combos to more exotic pairings. Which will you try first?
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Whether you’re kicking back in the local park, hanging poolside, or making the most of your best mate’s rooftop, nothing says summer like catching the sunset with the gang while sipping on ice cold whisky cocktails.
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