6 whisky cocktails to sip this Easter weekend
Spring is in the air, the flowers are blooming, and Easter is almost here! What better way to celebrate the season of new beginnings than with a delicious spring cocktail? Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or just looking to enjoy a seasonal spring drink, these whisky cocktails are sure to put a hop in your step.
So grab your shaker, don your Easter bonnet, and let’s raise a glass to a weekend filled with whisky and merriment. Here are our favourite Easter whisky cocktails.
Chocolate Orange Old Fashioned
If you’re looking for a chocolate cocktail that isn’t too sickly, you’ve come to the right place. Meet the Chocolate Old Fashioned, a deliciously indulgent serve that’s got just the right amount of sweetness.
Chocolate liqueur adds a creamy twist to this classic whisky drink, whilst a small dash of orange syrup cuts through the richness. It’s the perfect drink for sipping between bites of dark chocolate and fruity cocoa truffles on Easter Sunday evening. Garnish with an orange twist for extra extravagance.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR 
1
SERVE
1INGREDIENTS
| Ingredients | Unit |
|---|---|
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The Glenlivet 12 Year old
|
50 ml |
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Orange Syrup
|
5 ml |
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Mozart Chocolate Liqueur
|
10 ml |
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Angostura Bitters
|
3 dashes |
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Orange Twist
|
METHOD
- Add ingredients to mixing glass, stir down over ice.
- Serve over ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a twist of orange.
Marmalade Sour
Add some British flair to your Easter celebrations with a cocktail based on none other than the beloved Paddington Bear. Sweet and sticky marmalade and The Glenlivet 12 Year Old whisky blend beautifully to create this sophisticated serve. Perfect for a sunny spring afternoon.
Our Marmalade Sour recipe calls for your favourite preserve, be it traditional orange, tropical fruit or your Grandma’s latest batch. So get creative in the kitchen and make up a round to your taste.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR 1 SERVE
1INGREDIENTS
| Ingredients | Unit |
|---|---|
|
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old
|
50 ml |
|
Lemon Juice
|
25 ml |
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Sugar Syrup
|
10 ml |
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Marmalade
|
1 spoon |
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Egg White or Aquafaba
|
15 ml |
METHOD
- Add all ingredients into a shaker, shake without ice.
- Add ice and shake a second time.
- Pour over ice, garnish and serve.
The Glenlivet Royale
Impress your guests this Easter weekend with The Glenlivet Royale, our original twist on the French 75 recipe. Combining fine sparkling wine with even finer scotch whisky, it’s a cocktail that’s made for celebrating. And it’s seriously delicious too.
The smooth, balanced flavours of our 12 year single malt pair wonderfully with crisp champagne, sweetened by honey and lemon. Serve in a chilled flute with a lemon twist for extra hosting points.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR 1 SERVE
1INGREDIENTS
| Ingredients | Unit |
|---|---|
|
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old
|
35 ml |
|
Lemon Juice
|
15 ml |
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Honey Water
|
15 ml |
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Champagne
|
80 ml |
|
Lemon Twist
|
METHOD
- Pour The Glenlivet 12, lemon juice and honey water into a chilled flute.
- Top with champagne, stir and garnish with a lemon twist.
Salted Caramel Single Malt
Add more sugar to your Easter weekend with our salted caramel whisky cocktail. This sweetened single malt recipe calls for a pour of salted caramel syrup, balanced with a dash of bitters to create a decadent drink worthy of any occasion. Make it your post-roast digestif or kick off Good Friday in style. You can’t go wrong.
For the perfect pairing of sweet and salty flavours, we recommend using The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, whose creamy sweetness perfectly complements the rich caramel notes of the syrup. So go ahead, treat yourself to something special this Easter, and indulge in the luxurious taste of our Salted Caramel Single Malt.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR 1 SERVE
1INGREDIENTS
| Ingredients | Unit |
|---|---|
|
The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve
|
50 ml |
|
Salted Caramel Syrup
|
7 ml |
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Amaro Nardini
|
1 Teaspoon |
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Angostura Bitters
|
2 Dashes |
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Salt
|
1 Pinch |
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Lemon and Orange Peel (for Garnish)
|
METHOD
- Stir ingredients together over ice.
- Garnish with a lemon and orange twist.
Valley of the Bees
Get inspired by the beautiful purple heather moors of the Scottish Highlands with this scotch and honey cocktail. It’s the ultimate 18+ refresher after a competitive Easter egg hunt.
The recipe calls for your very own heather honey syrup, a delicious floral infusion you can stir into cocktails, tea and soft drinks – or add into your Easter baked goods. Stir a teaspoon into this beautiful spring drink alongside The Glenlivet 15 Year Old single malt.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR 1 SERVE
1INGREDIENTS
| Ingredients | Unit |
|---|---|
|
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old
|
50 ml |
|
Heather Honey Syrup
|
7.5 ml |
|
Aromatic Bitters
|
1 dash(es) |
|
Lemon
|
|
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Orange
|
|
|
|
|
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Heather Flowers (for the Syrup)
|
20 g |
|
Heather Honey (for the Syrup)
|
300 ml |
METHOD
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
- Strain over a large ice ball into a glass.
- Twist the oils of lemon and orange peel to finish.
Celebración
Creamy cocktails go down a storm over Easter. So why not give our rompope whisky duo a try? Rompope is a traditional eggnog-like drink in Central America and Mexico – but it’s not just for festive occasions.
In this recipe, we mix it with The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve to get a celebratory mix of tropical fruity notes and creamy deliciousness, with a kick of cold brew for good measure. Serve it hot or chilled (weather permitting) and add a stick of cinnamon to garnish.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR 1 SERVE
1INGREDIENTS
| Ingredients | Unit |
|---|---|
|
The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve
|
20 ml |
|
Rompope
|
20 ml |
|
Cold Brew
|
80 ml |
|
Cinnamon (for Garnish)
|
METHOD
- Combine ingredients in a mug.
- Serve hot or chilled.
- Garnish with cinnamon.
Check out our collection of whisky cocktails to get more inspiration for your Easter celebrations. We’ve got a recipe for everyone from fresh, fruity serves to strong and short tumblers. You can also find more ideas in our shortlist of spring whisky cocktails and picnic drink ideas.
