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Four Winter Whisky Cocktails to Sip by the Fire
  • 12/02/2024

Four Winter Whisky Cocktails to Sip by the Fire

Winter whisky cocktails are the best for making things cozy when the temperature drops. For nights (or afternoons) around the fire, indoor get-togethers, game nights, or holiday celebrations, nothing brings the smiles quite like a cocktail enjoyed with the people you love.

Pendleton® Whisky is the obvious choice as a base ingredient as it’s one of the most versatile cocktail spirits you can choose, and today, we’ll share a few of our favorite whisky cocktail recipes for you to try at home.

Winter Whisky Cocktail Recipes to Make with Pendleton® Whisky

We’ve curated a list of winter cocktails that are easy to make at home and are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Here, you’ll find new ways to enjoy the range of Pendleton® Whisky and perhaps find some inspiration to enhance your home bar mixology chops!

Cowboy Coffee

1. Cowboy Coffee

Simple pleasures are sometimes the best. The Cowboy Coffee blends Pendleton® Whisky Original with the caramel goodness of butterscotch schnapps, your best coffee, and a generous dollop of whipped cream.

Pro tip: For hot cocktails, preheat the mug with boiling water for 30 seconds, then pour out the water and make your cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Pendleton® Whisky Original
  • ¾ oz butterscotch schnapps
  • 2 oz hot coffee
  • Fresh whipped cream

Add Pendleton® Whisky Original, fresh coffee, and butterscotch schnapps into a preheated mug and stir. Top with fresh whipped cream. Delicious!

1910 Hot Toddy

2. 1910 Hot Toddy

Rich, hot, and delicious, the 1910 Toddy uses Pendleton® 1910 Rye, a 100% rye whisky distilled in Canada and aged for a minimum of 12 years in oak casks. The combination of spice and pepper is the perfect way to chase the winter chill.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Pendleton® Whisky 1910 Rye
  • ¼ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ oz honey
  • ½-¾ cup hot water

Mix ingredients into your favorite mug. Top with hot water, sir, and enjoy!

PICKLE JUICE WHISKEY SOUR

3. PICKLE JUICE WHISKEY SOUR

If savory drinks are your thing, try adding a little pickle juice to your whisky sour. Here, we’re swapping in pickle juice for the simple syrup. The type of pickle juice you use is up to you; we like cornichon or dill.

Tools: Cocktail shaker, ice, and rocks glasses.

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz Pendleton® 1910 Bourbon
  • 1 oz pickle juice (dill or cornichon)
  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice

Add ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake until frothy. Strain over ice into coupe glasses and garnish with a cornichon or dill spear and a lemon wedge. Optional: rim a coupe glass with Old Bay Seasoning: run a lemon wedge around the edge of the glass and dip into a saucer of Old Bay.

Canadian Old Fashioned

4. Canadian Old Fashioned

Our Canadian Old Fashioned is a twist on a classic favorite that uses Pendleton® Whisky Midnight as a base as its sweet, nutty character elevates an old favorite to new heights and adds a rich, natural sweetness.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Pendleton® Whisky Midnight
  • 1 tsp simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

Add ingredients to a rocks glass with ice. Then, garnish and sip away the winter blues!

The Right Tools: Essential Barware to Make the Best Cocktails​

When friends gather, you’ll want to ensure you have all the right tools on hand to make your job easy. And as every cowboy knows, the right tools make light work of any task.

Barware to Make Cocktails​

Cocktail Shaker Set

This three-piece shaker set is all you need to mix up the best Pendleton® Whisky cocktails like a pro.

Rocks Glasses

Every whisky bar needs a supply of rocks glasses on hand. They’re versatile, multi-purpose whisky glasses that are excellent for cocktails or enjoying whisky neat or on the rocks.

Ceramic Camp Mug

Whether you’re at home or camp, our Camp Mug is perfect for hot whisky cocktails.

High Ball Glasses with Leather Wrap

Keep those hot toddies warm with our premium leather-wrapped highball glasses, an elevated alternative to your standard hot drink mug.

Browse more barware accessories to outfit your home bar. They also make a great gift for the whisky lover on your list!

Stock Up for the Season with Pendleton® Whisky

To stay true to our origin, we compiled a list of whisky drinks to sip while watching the rodeo and a list of the best whisky cocktails for beginners.

Now that you’ve got the recipes; all you need is the ingredients. Order the range of Pendleton® Whisky to be delivered before the snow flies.

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