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The end of the year marathon is soon going to be in full force and for me this means getting together with friends as often as possible. It is one way to forget that it’s getting cold and that I won’t be able to grill or wear summer dresses until next June!
There’s no better way to kick off a holiday party than to mix cocktails. The sound of those ice cubes shaking wildly in the shaker makes everyone stand at attention – and mouths salivate in anticipation of that first ice-cold sip!
For me, coming up with a new cocktail is like creating a recipe. The flavors have to be balanced, and it has to taste fabulous. Here, I’ve created six cocktails with some incredible expressions by Balvenie, prized for their delicate nuances and signature smoothness. Each cocktail is unique, and yet the distinct flavor of these amazing Scotch whiskies always shines through. Mix some up, and you can look forward to many contented guests this holiday season!
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| Viviane's Tips for Amazing Drinks |
| 1/ Use a muddler with spikes to make sure you crush the fruits thoroughly. The essence in the citrus zest will release all its precious flavor into your drink.
2/ “Over-sugaring” is no less than a sin! We tested all the Scojitos many times to come up with the perfect balance (the sugar should be barely perceptible): It was a hardship on us all… !
3/ Use large ice cubes. The drink will get cold faster when shaken and less diluted.
4/ Make only 2 drinks at a time – as the recipe is written. Muddling more than that is a bit hard and will affect the quality of your drink.
5/ Use fresh ingredients. As with cooking, the freshest ingredients will yield the most delicious cocktails.
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With lovely vanilla and honey notes and subtle spice, the Balvenie RumCask 17 year old is the ideal Scotch for this classic cocktail – made, of course with a little twist!
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If you thought you could only mix a Daiquiri with rum, this Scotch Daiquiri will not only surprise your taste buds, it’ll keep you coming back for more….
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When Doug showed up in his vintage Harley (with sidecar) last time we had lunch, I knew I had to dedicate this cocktail to him!
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There are so many version of the cosmopolitan, why not make one with Scotch?
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