As the cold nights draw in, Glen Moray’s latest single malt, Twisted Vine, is the perfect companion. Whether you are relaxing at home or celebrating the festive season with friends, this delicious Speyside whisky can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways, thanks to its smooth balanced flavours.
Matured in ex-Cognac casks, from oak grown near Cognac's vineyards in France, the resulting dram is the perfect marriage of spirit and cask wood: sweet and woody with notes of dried fruit, nuts and spice.
A brilliant Christmas gift, it’s delicious served neat as a winter warmer, with your favourite mixer or in a whole host of mouthwatering cocktails some of which may surprise your tastebuds!
So as the usual busy rush of the festive season descends, why not to cast your single malt rule book aside and get creative when enjoying Glen Moray’s latest offering.
Here are three cocktail recipes that are perfect for both whisky newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
The Pineapple DiVine
Combing the earthy notes of Glen Moray Twisted Vine whisky with refreshing pineapple, the Pineapple DiVine is known for getting the party started
The Pineapple DiVine
Serves 1
Preparation time 5 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Created by the London-based duo behind the popular drinks magazine, website and podcast ‘The Cocktail Lovers’. This refreshing serve is inspired by the sweet, fruity notes in the whisky – and features a surprising ingredient that’s not typically associated with whisky-based drinks: pineapple.
Ingredients
Homemade pineapple syrup:
¼ fresh pineapple
120ml brown sugar
120ml water
¼ teaspoon mixed spice
Pineapple DiVine cocktail:
50ml Glen Moray Twisted Vine
25ml homemade pineapple syrup (recipe above)
20ml fresh lemon juice
40ml prosecco
Grape for garnish
Method
Homemade pineapple syrup:
Cut the pineapple into small chunks and add them, along with the sugar, mixed spice and water to a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer very gently for around 30 minutes, occasionally mashing down the pineapple to make a puree.
Leave to cool and strain off the lovely pineapple syrup. (Don’t throw away the remaining puree, its great mixed with ice cream for dessert.)
Pineapple DiVine cocktail:
Shake the first three ingredients over ice and strain into a large wine glass filled with ice cubes. Top with the Prosecco and garnish with a grape.
The Whisky Smash
Created by one of Scotland’s leading mixologists from 10 Dollar Shake, this fruity whisky cocktail is the perfect festive tipple
The Whisky Smash
Serves 1
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 0 minutes
There’s nothing better than a night with friends over the festive season and this delicious berry cocktail is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Created by one of Scotland’s leading mixologists, Adrian Gomes from 10 Dollar Shake, it offers the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Ingredients
3 fresh blackberries
5 mint leaves
15ml sugar syrup
35 ml Twisted Vine
15ml lemon juice
Mint leaf to garnish
Method
In a rocks glass muddle fruit, add in crushed ice, pour in sugar syrup, lemon juice and whisky. Garnish with mint sprigs
La Sangria de Familia
Glen Moray has given this Spanish classic a Scottish twist with the addition of its Twisted Vine whisky
La Sangria de Familia
Serves 1
Preparation time 5 minutes
Cooking time 0 minutes
Glen Moray Distillery has a long history of experimentation, so why not push the boat out this Christmas with a unique twist on a sangria. Another delicious serve created by Adrian Gomes.
Ingredients
40ml Glen Moray Twisted Vine
30ml Lustau Rosado vermouth
10ml crème de fraise
2 dashes Lejay cassis bitters
1 dash lemon bitters
1 slice of lemon peel
Method
Stir all ingredients together and serve with or without a slice of lemon peel in a Nick and Nora glass. Slainte!
