Turn up the heat with these spicy whisky cocktails
Whisky and spice are made for each other. Sure, whisky is inherently smooth, sweet and creamy. But it’s also packed with tangy notes that add a little heat. Like ginger, cinnamon and black pepper.
Aside from these aromatic notes, whisky works wonders when mixed with a little extra kick. Creating drinks that are both warming yet refreshing come summer.
If you like spice, stick around. This list’s for those who can handle the heat. Here’s our favourite spicy whisky cocktails.
How to add spice to your cocktails
You can spice up a cocktail in many ways, be it with pepper, ginger or cinnamon. Muddle in fresh chilli, mix in dried powder, pour in syrup or garnish with a jalapeno. Depending on your heat preference, you can add go from a slight hint to a serious kick.
Spicy whisky cocktail recipes
Cocktail hour just got spicy. From ginger warmers to refreshing chilli serves, we’ve created a shortlist of our favourite spicy whisky drinks.
Whisky and Ginger Beer
Add spice the ginger way with this classic whisky mixer. It’s fiery, sweet, tangy and so refreshing you’ll drink it all summer long. And with just two ingredients, Whisky and Ginger Beer couldn’t be easier to make.
Want it even more refreshing? Add lime and mint to garnish and you’ve got yourself a Kentucky Mule. We make ours with Ballantine’s Finest, our best-selling, award-winning blended scotch whisky that’s stayed true to the original recipe since 1910.
Penicillin
Smoke meets spice in the Penicillin. A fiery modern-classic that’s a true drink of the people. Scotch, ginger and lemon create a Whisky Sour style base. Topped with a float of peaty Islay single malt for a big, smoky first sip.
Make it short, make it hot or make it a shot. However you mix up a Penicillin, do it with Ballantine’s 12 Year Old for light, creamy sweetness.
After more inspiration? We’ve got plenty of whisky cocktail recipes to make at home with Ballantine’s. Some are spicy, some are sweet. All are delicious. From cinnamon whisky drinks to cocktails served hot. And don’t forget to check out our limited edition sriracha sauce, RZA Presents: Ballantine’s X Flying Goose.
