World Whisky Day: Say goodbye to mid-week blues with bitter-sweet, minty cocktails

These are perfect for afternoon soirees and weekend parties.

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These are the perfect addition to your house party.
Don't let the mid-week blues trouble you. Let these whiskey-based cocktails brighten your mood. They are even perfect for your afternoon soirees or your house parties.

Explore these fruity concoctions and go on a boozy binge with these cocktails to start a relaxing weekend early.

Ahead of World Whiskey Day, here are three delicious drinks that will bring life back to your boring week and add zeal to your celebration.


MINTY MIDLETON MULE
Ingredients:

Jameson - 45ml
Ginger Ale - 90ml
Lime Juice - 10ml
Lime wedge squeezed and dropped into a glass
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MINTY MIDLETON MULE
Minty Midleton Mule
Method:
- Add plenty of ice to a copper mug
- You can use a highball glass if a mug is unavailable
- Mix the ingredients and stir
- Garnish with a mint sprig, cucumber and a dash of Angostura bitters

(The recipe has been shared by Pernod Ricard)

CLASSIC WHISKEY SOUR

Ingredients:

Jimmy’s Whiskey Sour - 90ml
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Fresh Black Pepper - 3
Whiskey - 60ml
Classic Whiskey Sour
Classic Whiskey Sour

Method:

- In a shaker glass, drop the fresh black pepper and crack it to release flavours
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- Add the rest of the ingredients and fill with ice
- Shake well and strain into a whiskey tumbler filled with ice
- Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon powder
(The recipe has been shared by Jimmy’s Cocktails)

ARDBEG BEGRONI

Ingredients:

Ardbeg Wee Beastie - 30 ml
Bitter Aperitif - 25 ml
Sweet Vermouth - 25 ml
Ardbeg Begroni
Ardbeg Begroni
Method:
- Stir all ingredients over cubed ice in a mixing glass
- Pour over cubed ice into a glass
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel

(The recipe has been shared by Ardbeg Wee Beastie)

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Ingredients:
45 ml - Belvedere Lake Bartezek
15 ml Fino Sherry
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
25 ml Honey Water (1:1)
2 chunks cucumber
10 ml Lemon juice (optional)
Cucumber slice to garnish

Method:
- Add all ingredients to shaker over cubed ice and shake vigorously
- Fine strain into a chilled coupette
- Garnish

(The recipe has been shared by Belvedere Vodka)
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Ingredients:
40 ml Hennessy Very Special
2 Strawberry slices
1 Lime wedge
60 ml Guava Juice

Method:
- Muddle strawberries and lime wedge together
- Add with Hennessy Very Special and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake
- Strain into a Rocks glass
- Garnish with a strawberry slice

(The recipe has been shared by Hennessy)
Ingredients:40 ml Hennessy Very Special2 Strawberry slices1 Lime wedge60 ml Guava JuiceMethod:- Muddle strawberries and lime wedge together- Add with Hennessy Very Special and ice to a cocktail shake..
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Ingredients:
45 ml Belvedere Smogory Forest
15 ml Grapefruit Juice
15 ml Honey Water (1:1)
7.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
Garnish – Lavender Spring

Method:
- Add all ingredients to shaker over cubed ice and shake vigorously
- Strain into a highball over cubed ice
- Garnish

(The recipe has been shared by Belvedere Vodka)
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Ingredients:
45 ml Belvedere Lake Bartezek
7.5 ml Lillete Rose
1 Dash Crème de Peche
Garnish – Lemon Coin

Method:
- Add all ingredients to mixing glass over cubed ice and stir
- Fine strain into a chilled martini glass
- Garnish

(The recipe has been shared by Belvedere Vodka)

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Ingredients:
40 ml Hennessy Very Special
100 ml Ginger Ale

Method:
- Pour the Hennessy cognac into a highball glass
- Add ice cubes to fill the glass
- Top with ginger ale
- Garnish with a lime wedge or slices of fresh ginger

(The recipe has been shared by Hennessy)
Ingredients:40 ml Hennessy Very Special100 ml Ginger AleMethod:- Pour the Hennessy cognac into a highball glass- Add ice cubes to fill the glass- Top with ginger ale- Garnish with a lime wedge or sli..
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Ingredients:
50ml X by Glenmorangie
10ml Fresh Lime Juice
10ml Honey Water
50ml Tender Coconut Water
Sparkling Water or Club Soda
Mint sprig to garnish

Method:
- Fill highball glass with cubed ice
- Add X by Glenmorangie, lime juice, honey water and tender coconut water
- Stir and fill more ice if necessary
- Top with club soda or sparkling water, stir
- Garnish with mint sprig

(The recipe has been shared by X by Glenmorangie)
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Ingredients:
50ml X by Glenmorangie
25ml 100% Grapefruit Juice
12.5ml Maple Syrup
25ml Club Soda or Sparkling Water

Method:
- Fill highball glass with crushed ice
- Add X by Glenmorangie, grapefruit juice and maple syrup
- Stir, top with club soda or sparkling water
- Garnish with a grapefruit slice

(The recipe has been shared by X by Glenmorangie)

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Ingredients:
60 ml Belvedere Smogory Forest
7.5 ml Camomile Tea
15 ml Honey
2 dashes Angosutra Bitters
Garnish – Grapefruit peel

Method:
- Add all ingredients to mixing glass over cubed ice and stir
- Fine strain into a rocks glass over block ice
- Garnish

(The recipe has been shared by Belvedere Vodka)
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Ingredients:
30 ml Hennessy Very Special
30 ml Rum
30 ml Orange Curacao™
15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Lemon Twist

Method:
- Add all liquids to a cocktail shaker with ice
- Shake until chilled. Strain into a Coupe or Martini glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist

(The recipe has been shared by Hennessy)
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