The best chocolate whisky cocktails according to us
Whisky and chocolate, in a cocktail? Yeah, we went there.
From reinvented classics to boozy shakes, we’ve put together the best Ballantine’s cocktail recipes that you can shake up with a decadent chocolate twist. It was hard work, but someone had to do it.
This shortlist is just the start. Which classic whisky cocktail would you add a chocolate twist to next?
Dinner might be the main event, but the real magic starts with a drink. These aperitif cocktails aren’t just something to sip while you wait—they’re your opening statement. Big flavour, fresh energy and just the right amount of bite.
The only thing that can top a good hot chocolate in winter is if you add Ballantine’s Finest to it. How many toppings are the right amount? Only you know. We love a good old-fashioned whipped cream and marshmallow combo.
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Whisky Hot Chocolate
The only thing that can top a good hot chocolate in winter is if you add Ballantine’s Finest to it. How many toppings are the right amount? Only you know. We love a good old-fashioned whipped cream and marshmallow combo.
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Scots Chocolate Coffee
If you love an espresso martini, just wait till you try this caffeinated and spritzy little number. Add a shot of chocolate liqueur to give yours an extra rich and sweet edge. You’ll never look at a shot of espresso the same way again.
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Chocolate Old Fashioned
An Old Fashioned is best when you make it your way. And if you have a sweet tooth, adding a shot of chocolate liqueur to the mix will take yours to the next level. Want to go a step further? Melt your favourite chocolate bar and twist the rim of your glass in it and leave to cool. You’ll get an extra chocolatey taste with every sip.
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Whisky Chocolate Shake
Decadent and outrageously OTT, this grown-up shake is the Scotch dessert of dreams. Want to make yours a spectacle worthy of social media? Go crazy with the toppings. Brownie bits? Yes. Extra whipped cream? Yes. A whole chocolate cookie? Obvs.
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Chocolate Atholl Brose
If you’ve ever been to a Hogmanay or Burns Night celebration, chances are you’ve sipped an Atholl Brose. And if you want yours even sweeter, add a shot of chocolate liqueur and grate your favourite bar on top. It’s an iconic Scotch cocktail with a chocolatey twist.
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Atholl Brose
This Scottish classic is oats-so-simple. Whip this up after a dinner party to really up your hosting game.
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Cocoa Hot Toddy
Ready for another chocolate twist on a whisky classic? Go on then. Meet the cocoa hot toddy.
If you thought this cocktail couldn’t get anymore comforting you’d be wrong. This extra cosy variation swaps lemon juice for your favourite hot chocolate mix to make a drink that’ll get you through the coldest of nights. Stir the powder into the boiling water with whisky and honey – you’ll be toasty in no time.
Find more ways to enjoy Ballantine’s with our collection of whisky cocktail recipes. We’ve got everything from cinnamon and ginger whisky drinks to the best beach bucket cocktails.
