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HOLIDAYS: UPGRADED
COCKTAILS: SIMPLE

No bartender? No problem.

This year, The Glenlivet is determined to make your holiday season a little easier — and sometimes that calls for an on-theme cocktail made by you! But, what’s that? You’re not a bartender? Well, not with that attitude.

Whatever occasion you’re celebrating, whip up a cocktail that’s sure to impress your party guests with a little help from The Glenlivet. Scroll on for our seasonal, fuss-free favorites that skimp on everything but quality.

1. Good Ol’ Fashioned Time

THE GLENLIVET OLD FASHIONED is a seriously sippable new twist on an old classic. Made with just three ingredients, quick prep time and easy to adjust sweet or strong flavors means unsatisfied guests are just ghosts of holidays past. Kick the stress and guarantee celebration cocktail approval following our recipe below.

COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR
1
SERVE

Short & Strong
Classic
Winter

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients Unit
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old
2 Parts
Simple Syrup
0.25 Part
Angostura Bitters
2 Dashes
Orange Twist

METHOD

  1. Add The Glenlivet and simple syrup to a rocks glass.
  2. Add bitters, a large ice cube and stir.
  3. Garnish with orange twist.
Sangria Punch

2. Pack a Punch

Unsure of how many guests are attending? What they’ll be drinking? Skip the stress and take our advice: offer THE GLENLIVET SANGRIA PUNCH. Quick to make without skimping on quality, keeping the holidays simple and your celebration enjoyable will be easy this year.

Pro tip: Keep the ice stocked and glass markers handy.

COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR
1
SERVE

Fruity & Sweet
Group Serves
Winter

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients Unit
The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve
1 Part
Lemon Juice
0.5 Part
Cinnamon Black Tea Syrup
0.5 Part
Red Wine
1 Part
Lemon & Orange Wheels (for Garnish)

METHOD

  1. Combine all ingredients within punch bowl.
  2. Add ice and stir to combine.
  3. Garnish with lemon and orange wheels for a seasonal touch.

3. You Deserve a Celebration (And Champagne with your Scotch)

Maximum fancy with minimal effort with THE GLENLIVET ROYALE! Upgrade your champagne with an elegant combination of champagne and The Glenlivet 12 Year Old with our original twist on the French 75 recipe.

COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR
1
SERVE

Refreshing
Classic
Winter

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients Unit
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old
2 Parts
Lemon Juice
0.75 Part
Honey Water
0.75 Part
Champagne
2 Parts
Lemon Twist

METHOD

  1. Pour The Glenlivet, lemon juice and honey syrup into a chilled flute.
  2. Top with champagne, stir and garnish with a lemon twist.