Serve These Summer-Inspired Antiquity Blue Cocktails At Your Next House Party
Antiquity Blue continues to firmly hold its reputation as one of the finest whiskies because of its impeccable quality and rich unparalleled taste, since its inception in 1826 under the vision of Scotsman Robert Stein. The time honoured process from distillation to bottling remains unchanged even now, so that the spirit retains its distinct characteristics of robust oak, smoky undertones, and subtle hints of honey and caramel.
It is this commitment to tradition and dedication to stand out from the crowd that has made Antiquity Blue a favourite among connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts. This is also why The Bar recommends this whisky as the preferred choice for crafting some killer cocktails for your next house party.
The key to creating cocktails that appeal to a universal palate is to ensure that there is a balance of all flavours. The proportion of the liquor should also be just right, allowing every ingredient to shine without overpowering the other. Here are some cocktail recipes that use Antiquity Blue perfectly:
Old Fashioned
Ingredients
45 ml of Antiquity Blue whisky
1 sugar cube
Few dashes of angostura bitters
Few dashes of plain water
Orange peel for garnish
Method
Place the sugar cube in a lowball glass with a few dashes of angostura bitters and water.
Muddle the sugar cube till it’s completely dissolved.
Add a large ice cube or a few regular ice cubes to the glass.
Pour the 45 ml of Antiquity Blue whisky over the ice.
Stir gently and garnish with an orange peel.
Whisky Sour
Ingredients
45 ml of Antiquity Blue whisky
25 ml of freshly squeezed lime juice
20 ml simple sugar syrup
20 ml egg white (optional)
Method
In a cocktail shaker, combine whisky, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, ice and egg white.
Shake for 15 to 20 seconds to emulsify the egg and chill the cocktail.
Strain into an old fashioned glass on the rocks and garnish with half an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
Blueberry Whisky Smash
Ingredients
60 ml of Antiquity Blue whisky
¼ cup of frozen or fresh blueberries
15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 ml of simply sugar syrup
2-3 fresh mint leaves
Soda
Method
Muddle the blueberries, lemon juice, mint, and sugar syrup together in a shaker.
Then fill the shaker with ice and add 60 ml of Antiquity Blue whisky.
Give this a vigorous shake and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top it with soda water and garnish with some mint and fresh blueberries.
Antiquity Blue Cucumber Fizz
Ingredients
60 ml of Antiquity Blue whisky
20 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice
20 ml of honey syrup (1:1 ratio of honey and water)
Soda
2-3 slices of cucumber
Method
Muddle the cucumber slices with lemon juice and honey syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Then fill it with ice and add the whisky. Shake till well-chilled.
Strain into a highball glass filled with ice and top with some soda.
Garnish with more cucumber and serve.
Antiquity Mint Julep
Ingredients
60 ml of Antiquity Blue whisky
4 sprigs of mint
1 tsp of powdered sugar
2 tsp of water
Method
In a julep cup, muddle the mint with sugar and water.
Fill the glass with lots of cracked ice, then add the whisky and stir well.
Remember, these cocktails may be delicious, but they’re best enjoyed in moderation. The best hosts always drink and serve responsibly!
