Merry Mixology: 5 Must-Try Festive Whisky Cocktails 

Dec 16, 2024 | Christmas 2024, News

The festive season is well and truly upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a week of delicious, whisky-inspired cocktails? This Christmas, we’re putting a Murray McDavid twist on holiday classics, featuring our Cask Craft range. From smoky sours to festive fizzes, these cocktails are easy to make, packed with holiday cheer, and guaranteed to impress at any gathering. 

Introducing our Christmas Cocktail Week creations — five unique drinks to bring some extra sparkle to your celebrations. 

Santa’s Smoky Sour

We’re kicking off the week with a cocktail that’s smoky, sweet, and oh-so-festive. This cosy creation uses Cask Craft Islay Finish to bring a warming peaty depth to your holiday celebrations. 

Ingredients:

  • 60ml Cask Craft Islay Finish
  • 15ml lemon juice
  • 15ml simple syrup
  • 15ml pure maple syrup
  • 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
  • Ice

How to make it:

  • Shake whisky, simple syrup, maple syrup, lemon juice, and ice together.
  • Strain into a glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Perfect for warming up those chilly December nights!

Gingerbread White Russian

Creamy, spicy, and indulgent, this cocktail brings a gingerbread twist to the classic White Russian. With Cask Craft Triple Finish, it’s dessert in a glass! 

Ingredients: 

  • 50ml Cask Craft Triple Finish 
  • 50ml coffee liqueur 
  • 60ml milk 
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract 
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger 
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 
  • A pinch of nutmeg 
  • Ice 

How to make it: 

  • Mix whisky, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract in a glass. 
  • Stir in coffee liqueur and milk, then add ice. 
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick. 

Rich, creamy, and full of festive flavour! 

Madeira Mrs Claus

Festive, fruity, and fabulously simple, the Madeira Mrs Claus is a merry mix of Cask Craft Madeira Finish, cranberry juice, and fresh rosemary.

Ingredients:

How to make it:

  • Shake whisky and cranberry juice with ice.
  • Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Perfect for a chic holiday soirée!

Smoky Christmas Collins

Light, refreshing, and with just the right amount of fizz, the Smoky Christmas Collins is a delightful addition to your Christmas party line-up. Featuring Cask Craft Bourbon Finish, this take on the ageless Tom Collins is a definite crowd-pleaser. 

Ingredients: 

How to make it: 

  • Fill a glass with ice and add whisky and fresh lemon juice. 
  • Top with soda and garnish with a sprig of rosemary. 

A bright and bubbly way to toast the season! 

Thyme for Christmas Cheer

We’re wrapping up Christmas Cocktail Week with a zesty, herbaceous showstopper featuring Cask Craft Sherry Finish. This cocktail is bursting with festive cheer, citrusy notes, and a hint of thyme.  

Ingredients: 

  • 60ml Cask Craft Sherry Finish 
  • 85ml orange juice 
  • 30ml cranberry juice 
  • 15ml orange liqueur 
  • 15ml lemon juice 
  • 15ml simple syrup 
  • Ginger beer (to taste) 
  • Thyme (for garnish) 
  • Ice 

How to make it: 

  • Shake whisky, orange and cranberry juice, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup. 
  • Pour over ice in a glass, top with ginger beer, and garnish with thyme sprigs. 

The perfect way to end the week and toast the holidays! 

Cheers to the Holidays!

Whether you’re sipping by the fire or raising a glass with friends, these five festive cocktails bring the magic of Murray McDavid to your Christmas celebrations. Which one will you try first? Let us know and share your creations using #MMDCocktails!

Slàinte and Merry Christmas from all of us at Murray McDavid!