6 BEST WARM WHISKY DRINK RECIPES FOR WINTER

Ah, the Hot Toddy. True comfort in a mug. This classic cocktail has warmed bodies for centuries, collecting many stories about its origins. The most common tale claims it to have been prescribed as a cure for the common cold and flu – and it’s still sipped today for this very reason.

Sniffles aside, you can’t beat a Toddy to warm you up on a winter’s eve. This classic warm whisky drink is most commonly made with honey, lemon and spices such as cinnamon and cloves. But you’ll find many variations from Canada’s maple syrup twist to a cayenne pepper kick. We add apple cider to our Hot Toddy recipe for a sweet fruity fizz.

There’s nothing quite like a cup of hot chocolate to warm you up in the winter. Well, until you stir in a swig of scotch whisky. Our cinnamon whisky hot chocolate recipe calls for a shot of The Glenlivet Founders Reserve for an extra dose of smooth warming sweetness.

Add a generous dollop of cream and sprinkle yours with cinnamon, chocolate flakes or your favourite topper, be it marshmallows, coconut or chopped nuts.

Talking of twists on a Toddy, we’ve got one that’ll spice up your night. Our ginger Hot Toddy recipe adds a fiery dash of ginger syrup and aromatic Angostura Bitters that mingle perfectly with fresh lemon juice and The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve whisky.

We love to cosy up with a mug in front of the fireplace, or make it the drink of choice on Bonfire Night. Your friends and family will be extra grateful for a warming glass as fireworks light up the sky.

Whisky and tea have long been paired together to form a soothing pick me up. Both compliment each other’s smoky, malt flavours, bringing out notes of tropical fruits and spice. Green tea and whisky is often mixed for a refreshing iced drink. Whilst in winter, black tea is brewed to mix with lemon, honey and whisky for a twist on the Hot Toddy.

Swap hot water for freshly brewed tea using our Toddy recipe that combines sweet spices of cinnamon and cloves. And find out more about how to mix whisky and tea to create your own toasty tea cocktails.

Coffee and whisky are a match made in heaven – so what better than a hot whisky coffee cocktail to sip this festive season? Our Spiced Spey Coffee is our take on the original Irish recipe, made with The Glenlivet 12 Year Old whisky to mingle soft, sweet, fruity notes with the deep, rich coffee. 

We also add a dash of dark chocolate and pinch of hot pepper to elevate the cocktail’s spices, meaning you’ll get a whole host of warming flavours.

For a warm winter whisky drink that’ll really soothe the senses, give our Hot Buttered Apple Cider a try. This spiced cocktail is mixed on the stove, making a deliciously scented pot that fills your home with cinnamon, fruits and honey. 

A twist on our spiced cider whisky, this recipe calls for a stick of salted butter, resulting in an extremely smooth, luxury drink. Pop the stove on a low heat and keep a ladle handy – you’ll be wanting a top up!

After more seasonal cocktails to drink during the colder months? Take a peek at the best fall whisky drinks for sipping over a Thanksgiving feast.