9 delicious drinks you can make with Ballantine’s blended whisky
Got yourself a bottle of Ballantine’s blended scotch whisky? Wanna know how to drink it in style? You’ve come to the right place.
Blended whisky is a result of different scotch whiskies from various distilleries, combined together into a single expression. There’s no limit on the number of whiskies that can be used. A bit like how there’s no limit on how it can be enjoyed. By mixing different grains from different distilleries, a blended bottle has a complex flavour profile, making it the perfect spirit for cocktail hour.
There’s no wrong way to drink blended scotch whisky. Serve it with a mixer, shake it up with your go-to ingredients or pour it over ice. But if you’re looking for inspiration, here’s some of our favourite blended whisky drinks.
Whisky Sour
Nothing beats this classic whisky drink. It’s ease, timeless style and sweet and sour freshness makes it a winner for any at-home bartender. Mix up your blended whisky in a traditional Whisky Sour recipe or shake up your own take with your favourite flavours. Get inspired by our Whisky Sour variations including a Passion Fruit Sour that’s guaranteed to get the crowd talking.
Apple Spritz
If you want something that’s chill and has some pop, this is it. It’s light and fresh, but the apple juice and whisky combo still packs a serious flavour punch. Get ready for your new favourite spritz.
Iced Sweet Tea
This sweet and refreshing pick-me-up is guaranteed to make you MVP of the BBQ. If it doesn’t rain, that is.
No matter the weather, this pick-me-up is the perfect summer cocktail for mixing up with blended whisky. It’s got all the sweetness of your favourite childhood drink with the warming spiced notes of Ballantine’s Finest. So grab a bottle and mix up a round of Whisky Iced Tea.
Whisky Cola
The Whisky Cola cocktail is timeless. Fact. You really can’t go wrong. Mixers highlight the complex flavours of blended whisky and this fizz shines a light on its sweetness. Add a squeeze of lime or lemon for a bit of tang and you’ve got yourself a night to remember.
Scotch on the Rocks
Sometimes all you need is ice. Our 30 Year Old blended whisky is best served on the rocks with a super-sized ice cube that gently melts to cool its layered flavours. Take your time to sip and savour this classic blended whisky drink.
Whisky Ginger Julep
This may look like a standard julep but inside that tin cup is a delicious secret: lime and ginger. Mix it up for a spicy sweet hit suitable for any occasion.
Boulevardier
Put a whisky twist on the Negroni with a blended scotch Boulevardier. This short, sweet and slightly sour drink is sure to turn heads. Our favourite kind of reaction.
Whisky Orange Soda
Whisky and orange juice is a classic combo for a good reason. It’s delicious and easy to mix. We add orange soda to ours for a refreshing, fizzy kick.
Scots Coffee
Whether it’s cloudy, rainy or sunny, this year-round drink is what it’s all about. Cream soda, whisky and espresso mix together for an adventurous combo that’ll have you hailed bartender at every party. It’s a caffeinated cocktail with added spritz. Exactly how we like it.
Discover more ways to drink blended whisky with our collection of scotch cocktail recipes. You’ll find everything from fruity whisky drinks to big batch cocktail recipes. What will you serve next?
