Celebrate International Whisky Day with These Signature Cocktail Recipes

Raise a glass to the rich flavors of whisky with these expertly crafted cocktails. Whether you prefer something smoky, citrusy, or bold, there’s a perfect mix waiting for you. The Royal Raj by Gaurav Khurana (Modi Illva India Pvt. Ltd.) A regal blend of whisky and spices for a sophisticated sip. Ingredients: 50ml Singhasan Whisky 20ml honey syrup (1:1 honey & warm water) 10ml fresh lemon juice 2 dashes Angostura bitters Ice cubes Cinnamon stick (for garnish) Method: Combine whisky, honey syrup, lemon juice, and bitters in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. The Rockford Sour by Gaurav Khurana A whisky sour with a refined, velvety texture. Ingredients: 50ml Rockford Reserve Whisky 30ml fresh lemon juice 20ml simple syrup 1 egg white Ice cubes Lemon twist (for garnish) Method: Shake all ingredients (except ice) vigorously to emulsify egg white. Add ice, shake again, and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. Smoky Sunset by Gaurav Khurana A bold blend of smoky whisky and citrus. Ingredients: 50ml Rockford Classic Whisky 15ml fresh orange juice 15ml honey syrup 2 dashes smoked paprika Ice cubes Orange slice (for garnish) Method: Shake whisky, orange juice, honey syrup, and paprika with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with an orange slice. Old School Cocktail by Saurabh Tyagi (Poee & Co.) A spicy and tangy mix of whisky, guava, and chili. Ingredients: 60ml Bourbon Whisky 45ml Guava juice 10ml Lime juice 10ml Honey syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters 1 small Bird’s eye chili (muddled) 1 pinch Black salt Ice cubes Method: Muddle chili with honey syrup. Add whisky, guava juice, lime juice, black salt, and bitters. Stir well with ice and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a guava slice or dehydrated lime wheel. Shikake by Nishant K Gaurav (Guppy) A refreshing whisky cocktail with a hint of gari (pickled ginger). Ingredients: 60ml Whisky 10g Gari (pickled ginger) 20ml Gari brine 10ml Lime juice Ice cubes Method: Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice. Garnish with gari and a dehydrated lime slice. Coconut & Whisky (Cocofashioned) by Harish Chhimwal (Olive Group) A tropical take on an Old Fashioned. Ingredients: 45ml Dewar’s 12yr Whisky 45ml Coconut water 2 dashes Lemon bitters 1 barspoon Honey 1 Kaffir lime leaf Ice cubes Method: Stir whisky, coconut water, bitters, and honey in a mixing glass. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over ice. Garnish with a kaffir lime leaf. Chivas XV Horse’s Neck Highball A simple, elegant highball with a citrus twist. Ingredients: 50ml Chivas Regal XV 100ml Soda 2 dashes Bitters Lemon twist (for garnish) Ice cubes Method: Build all ingredients in a highball glass over ice. Stir lightly and garnish with an extra-long lemon twist. Jameson JGL A crisp, refreshing whisky and ginger ale combo. Ingredients: 45ml Jameson Irish Whisky Top up with Ginger Ale Squeeze of Lime Ice cubes Method: Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in Jameson and top with ginger ale. Squeeze a lime wedge into the drink and enjoy. Punch Fresco (The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve) A refreshing, fruity whisky punch. Ingredients: 75ml The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Whisky 4 Watermelon chunks (or 75ml Watermelon juice) 1 tsp Sugar Cane or Agave Ice cubes Tajin (for garnish) Method: Muddle watermelon and sugar cane/agave. Add whisky and ice, stir well. Garnish with lemon and mint slices. Optionally, rim the glass with Tajin. Cheers to International Whisky Day! Sip, savor, and celebrate in style.