Here are a few Scottish Cocktail recipe ideas to get your party going with a swing from the very first swig!  From the Highland Fling to a Rusty nail, they’ve all got a mighty kick and will warm even the coldest evening.  A quick note though,  when it comes to the whisky – do use a blended whisky as it’s a terrible waste to use a good malt!

1.The Flying Scotsman

Mix 2 shots of Whisky
1 shot of Italian Vermouth
1/4 shot of sugar syrup
and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters

Stir and serve with ice – enjoy!

2. The Highland Fling

Mix 2 shots of whisky
1 Italian Vermouth
2 dashes of orange bitters

Stir together or in a cocktail shaker with ice, strain and serve with an olive!

The infamous Rusty Nail Cocktail

3. The Rusty Nail

2 shots Whisky
1 shot Drambuie

…or add more Drambuie for a sweetie cocktail. Serve with ice and a twist of lemon. Without the ice it’s called Straight up Nail!

4. The Robert Burns

Mix 2 shots whisky
1 measure sweet Italian Vermouth
3 dashes of Benedictine liquor
1 dash absinthe or Angostura bitters

Mix well with ice, strain and serve in a cocktail glass with a thin coil of lemon peel as a garnish.

5. The Prince Charlie

2 shots Cognac
1/2 shot Drambuie
1/2 Lime juice

Mix in a cocktail shaker with ice, strain and serve in a chilled glass. Some suggest a sprig of heather if you have it as a garnish!

We’re not sure what Flora Macdonald would have made of it, but we like it!

6. The Flora Macdonald
1 shot Whisky
1 shot Gin
2 shots French Vermouth

Mix well with ice, strain and serve – enjoy!

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