There’s something undeniably sophisticated about sharing a whisky cocktail with your nearest and dearest. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a more refined affair, these two easy-yet-elegant recipes deliver maximum impact with minimal fuss.

Even better, each cocktail is matched with a dish that complements its character, so you can pair drinks and dinner with ease.

Watch the full video to follow along at home.

Whisky Sour with Dimple Scotch 15YO Whisky

Ingredients

• 60ml Dimple Scotch 15YO Whisky
• 30ml fresh lemon juice
• 15ml sugar syrup (combine sugar and water in a 1:1 ratio)
• 1 egg white
• Ice
• Lemon twist or dehydrated lemon wheel, to garnish

Method

1. Add Dimple Scotch 15YO Whisky, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white to a cocktail shaker.

2. Dry shake (no ice) for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg.
3. Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist or dehydrated lemon wheel.

Paired perfectly with: Pork belly skewers with green miso noodle salad.

Toki Highball with Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

Ingredients

• 45ml Toki Blended Japanese Whisky
• 90–120ml chilled soda water
• Large premium ice cubes
• Grapefruit peel, to garnish

Method

1. Fill a tall highball glass with large ice cubes.

2. Add Toki Blended Japanese Whisky.
3. Top with chilled soda water.
4. Stir gently once or twice.
5. Garnish with a twist of grapefruit peel.

Paired perfectly with: Roasted sweet potato with chilli and maple.

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Drink responsibly. For people aged 18+ only.