Celebrate the best of Scotland with these 8 Scottish cocktail recipes

Scotland is home to some of the world’s best ingredients. From fresh, tangy raspberries to sweet, sticky honey. From winter barley to spring oats. And lest we forget our award-winning scotch whisky.

With all these delicious crops, foods and spirits to hand, there’s enough to make more than a few fragrant cocktail recipes. So if you’re inspired by Scotland’s flavours or want to celebrate the best of the country’s produce, you’re in the right place.

Here we share our favourite Scottish whisky cocktails, each made with the best of Scotland’s single malt whisky.

Mix the best of Scottish whisky with the best of Scottish marmalade in this delicious fruity drink. This whisky marmalade cocktail recipe perfectly balances bitterness and sweetness mixing Scotland’s famous preserve with The Glenlivet 15 Year Old scotch. 

Our smooth single malt works wonderfully with the orange marmalade and a dash of port, adding a hint of candied peel and spice. Top yours with thin strips of orange zest just like those found in the marmalade.

Inspired by Scotland’s most famous dessert, this raspberry whisky cocktail is as delicious as it sounds. Cranachan is a traditional dish combining cream, oats and two main ingredients; Scottish raspberries and whisky, both of which are reflected in this recipe.

Fresh raspberries are shaken with The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, sugar syrup and lemon juice. A dash of balsamic vinegar also adds a touch of acidity, bringing out the slight sourness of the fruit. Serve with plenty of ice and a berry garnish.

The Scottish Highlands buzz and bloom in summer, the inspiration behind this next recipe. Along the purple heather moorlands, bees flit from flower to flower collecting nectar to turn into honey. The same bees can be found in our barley fields where they pollinate the plants that contribute to The Glenlivet whisky.

This scotch and honey cocktail celebrates our Scottish bees, honouring their vital work through the combination of heather, honey and our 15 Year Old whisky.

The traditional Old Fashioned cocktail is said to be made with bourbon. However, since its creation in the 17th century, the recipe has been tweaked and changed across the world to celebrate various spirits. 

Here in Scotland we use the finest Scottish whisky made with the highest quality ingredients. Our Scotch Old Fashioned celebrates The Glenlivet 18 Year Old single malt, a balanced, rich bottle with a toffee nose and winter spice finish. Stir with a perfect bitters blend for the ultimate serve.

Whisky and marmalade come together again in this sticky, sour twist on a classic Whisky Sour. Sweetly sophisticated, the Marmalade Sour is a drink to make your own and show off those cocktail shaking skills.

Mix The Glenlivet 12 Year Old with your favourite preserve, fresh lemon and sugar before topping with the sour’s signature frothy foam.

You can’t get more Scottish than a Rusty Nail. This classic cocktail combines Scotch whisky with another Scottish spirit, Drambuie, a golden liqueur made from Scotch, heather honey, herbs and spices.

The ratio is somewhat up to you. Go 1:1 or 2:1 with The Glenlivet 15 Year Old, poured and stirred with ice before being strained into a rocks glass.

There’s no better way to enjoy the best of Scottish whisky than a Scotch on the Rocks. Served over ice, this classic drink is one of a whisky lover’s favourite ways to enjoy the flavours of their go-to bottle.

Simply pour, add ice and enjoy. We serve ours with The Glenlivet 12 Year Old, a smooth, balanced single malt with a fruity finish. But feel free to try yours with any of our whisky range.

Warm up on those cold Scottish nights with a Hot Toddy. This classic whisky cocktail has soothed sippers for centuries with its winning combination of scotch, lemon and honey. 

Warming the whisky elevates the many spicy notes that pair wonderfully with a squeeze of lemon and your favourite spices. Stir with a cinnamon stick, dust with cayenne or garnish with cloves; the choice is yours. Heat on the hob or top with hot apple cider for extra fruitiness.

Discover more ways to enjoy Scottish whisky with our collection of scotch cocktail recipes. From summer drinks to variations on a classic whisky sour, we’ve got a serve for every whisky drinker.