When it comes to birthdays, everyone knows that candles and cake are the quintessential pair. But what about cocktails and cake? We’ve put together this helpful list of some of our favorite whisky and food pairings sure to elevate your next birthday bash. So blow out the candles and let’s celebrate.

Give a memorable birthday toast with this elegant cocktail that features the harmonious combo of The Glenlivet 12 Years Old and champagne. With notes of dry citrus, fresh fruit and toasted brioche spices, it’s an ideal pairing for the sweet goodness of desserts like baked apples and peach cobbler.

PAIRINGS:
- Nutella brownies
- Baked apples
- Peach cobbler

Add spice to any birthday celebration with the peppery heat of ginger found in this refreshing cocktail. Made with The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve, it effortlessly pairs with the spicy sweetness of carrot cake or a batch of zesty lemon bars.

PAIRINGS:
- Lemon bars
- Carrot cake
- Funfetti

Like a tropical spiked eggnog with a kick of cold brew, Celebración is an irresistible cocktail perfect for celebrating a birthday or just life itself. Pair it with a bowl of banana pudding or some coconut macaroons and bring a bit of Caribbean flare to your next celebration.

PAIRINGS:
- Banana pudding
- Pineapple upside down cake
- Coconut macaroons

Sometimes you don’t want a cocktail. Sometimes you just want to get lost in the sweet and fruity aromas, succulent flavors, and smooth finish of a single malt. While it pairs with many foods, for a birthday celebration we suggest enjoying it with the salty sweetness of a toffee chocolate bar or the bright and buttery decadence of an orange pound cake.

PAIRINGS:
- Poached spiced pears
- Orange pound cake
- Toffee chocolate bars