For most people, whisky is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks or sometimes mixed with soda. But if you’re the type of drinker who wants to experiment and make your own cocktail, Ballantine’s Finest believes that no matter what you like, there is no wrong way to mix whisky.
Ballantine’s Finest whisky has a sweet and smooth taste with subtle tones of milk chocolate, honey and vanilla. Here are PeopleAsia‘s top six recipes that you can mix with it.
Something sweet
If you’re looking for a cocktail that’s sweet on your palate, how about mixing Ballantine’s Finest with cola? It’s simple—pour a shot of whisky, mix in a bit of cola, stir and serve with a lime wedge. For an even more unique flavor, try vanilla or cherry cola.
Another sweet idea would be to blend a milkshake. Mix vanilla ice cream, milk, ice and some Ballantine’s Finest in a blender and work it until it’s smooth. Top the shake with some chocolate syrup.
Something smooth
Sometimes you might want to have your whisky go down smooth. If that’s the case, pair whisky with beer and berries: mix a shot of Ballantine’s Finest, lemon juice, honey and crushed berries in a shaker, then strain and pour into a glass filled with ice and top with light beer.
You can also try Ballantine’s Finest with your favorite lemon or citrus soda. Stir together a shot of whisky with lemon soda or lemonade—you can even pour in some honey for added flavor.
Something fresh
Whisky can have a fresh taste, too! Have you thought about giving whisky a minty kick? Try this: mix a shot of Ballantine’s Finest with tonic water and top it with a mint sprig or a drop of mint flavoring, as well as a lemon wedge. Your taste buds will thank you for the freshness.
Ballantine’s Finest also works great with fruit juice. This one’s simple, too—just stir together a shot of whisky with apple juice and some soda water in a glass with ice. Other options include orange or grapefruit juice.
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