The Best Whisky Orange Cocktails to Try
Some things are just meant to go together. And when it comes to whisky, pairing it with orange makes for a tasty duo. That’s because orange brings a sharp, tart sweetness that blends with the robust, deep notes of a quality blend. The contrast is chef’s kiss.
Whether you’re enjoying a summer night, hosting a casual hangout, or heading to your favourite bar, these citrusy serves will keep things fresh. Squeeze them, juice them, or peel them, you won’t believe how far one type of fruit gets you.
Whisky and Orange juice
Two ingredients. Zero fuss. Surprisingly good. Simple doesn’t mean boring. Ballantine’s Finest brings soft vanilla notes and subtle sweetness, while orange juice adds a bright citrus kick that wakes everything up.
Ingredients
50ml of Ballantine’s Finest
200ml Orange juice
It’s an easy summer favourite, but it works just as well as a quick brunch serve when you want to switch things up. Just mix both ingredients together with ice and enjoy.
Whisky Orange Soda
If you’re looking for a crisp, sweet drink that takes almost no effort, we’ve got you. This drink’s all about pairing the smooth, vanilla notes of Ballantine’s Finest with the delightfully fizzy kick of orange soda.
Feeling adventurous? Swap Finest for Ballantine’s Sunshine. The pineapple notes elevate the tropical energy and turn a simple serve into something that feels suspiciously like a holiday.
Old Fashioned
An Old Fashioned is basically the blueprint, and this twist keeps things nice and classic. The recipe replaces regular scotch with Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel, letting its rich, creamy caramel and ripe pear notes steal the show next to a few dashes of orange bitters.
Spritz My Way
Think of this as a level up to your usual Italicus spritz – only this time, whisky’s been invited to the party. It blends the bright, floral kick of bergamot liqueur with the honey and crisp red apple notes of Ballantine’s Finest.
Ingredients
50ml Ballantine’s Finest
12.5ml of Italicus
25ml soda water
50ml Prosecco.
To make it your own, grab a tall glass, fill it to the top with ice and pour Ballantine’s Finest alongside Italicus. Next, top with crisp soda water and a generous pour of Prosecco.
Give it a quick stir, then garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and an orange wheel. It’s bubbly and fragrant.
Cranberry Orange Whisky Sour
Cranberry, orange, and whisky. What a trio. This twist on a classic sour is sharp and fruity with a cheeky kick, making it the ultimate party drink.
Ingredients
50ml Ballantine’s Finest
20ml Cranberry juice
20ml Orange juice
15ml Sugar syrup
25ml Fresh lime juice
Ginger beer
Add everything to a shaker with plenty of ice and shake until nicely chilled. Pour over fresh ice and finish with a splash of ginger beer.
Fair warning: you’ll probably end up making a second round.
Still experimenting? Good.
If you want to keep the fruity serves coming, head straight over to our favourite apple whisky drinks. Or if you’re craving more zest, it might be time to check out our guide to lime whisky drinks.
Whatever you choose, remember there are no rules here. Use our recipes as a baseline, remix them however you like, and make the drink your own.
