Highball Cocktail
Highball Cocktail
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 50 ml Greenwich Whisky
- 100–150 ml Soda water (chilled)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: Lemon twist or wedge
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes
- Pour in whisky
- Top with chilled soda water
- Stir gently once to mix
- Garnish with a lemon twist or wedge if desired
Taste Profile
- Light and effervescent
- Whisky flavour is prominent but mellowed by soda
- Crisp, refreshing, perfect as a daytime or evening drink
Tips
- Use a tall, narrow glass to retain carbonation longer
- Use good-quality chilled soda to keep it fizzy
- Do not over-stir, as it can flatten the bubbles
Classic Manhattan with modern Indian twist
Classic Manhattan with modern Indian twist
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 50 ml Greenwich whisky (smooth, premium)
- 20 ml Sweet vermouth (or substitute with a splash of Indian spiced wine/fortified wine)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters (or Indian aromatic bitters if available)
- 5 ml Jaggery syrup (optional, for subtle Indian sweetness)
- Ice cubes
Method
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Add Indian whisky, sweet vermouth, bitters, and jaggery syrup
- Stir gently for 20–30 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted
- Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass
Garnish
- Orange peel twist or maraschino cherry
- Optional: sprinkle a tiny pinch of cardamom for a subtle Indian aroma
Taste Profile
- Smooth and warming from whisky
- Slightly sweet with Indian jaggery undertones
- Aromatic with bitters and optional cardamom
A classic Manhattan feel with a desi twist
Three Equal Parts Cocktail
Three Equal Parts Cocktail
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 20 ml Greenwich Whisky
- 20 ml Triple Sec (orange liqueur)
- 20 ml Sweet Vermouth or Dry Vermouth
- Ice cubes
Method
- Fill a mixing glass or shaker with ice
- Add all three ingredients in equal parts
- Stir (or shake lightly if using brandy) until chilled
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with a lemon or orange twist
Taste Profile
- Smooth and balanced from the base spirit
- Slightly sweet and citrusy from triple sec
- Herbal notes from vermouth
- Simple yet elegant, easy to drink
Tips
- Vermouth type affects sweetness: sweet vermouth for a richer flavor, dry vermouth for a lighter version
- Serve chilled, never over-diluted
Whisky Sour Cocktail
Whisky Sour Cocktail
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 50 ml Greenwich Whisky
- 25 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Simple syrup (sugar syrup)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: Maraschino cherry and/or orange slice
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add whisky, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Shake well for 10–15 seconds until chilled
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice
- Garnish with a cherry and/or an orange slice
Taste Profile
- Sour and citrusy from lemon juice
- Sweet from the simple syrup
- Smooth and warming from the whisky
- Perfect balance of tart, sweet, and strong
Tips
- For a frothy top, add egg white before shaking (classic technique). Shake once dry (no ice) then again with ice
- Use fresh lemon juice — bottled juice affects the taste
- Adjust syrup for your desired sweetness
Old Fashioned
Old Fashioned
Cardamom & Honey
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 60 ml Greenwich Whisky
- 1 tsp Honey (or 10 ml honey syrup)
- 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 crushed green cardamom pod (or a pinch of ground cardamom)
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: Orange twist or a cinnamon stick (optional)
Method
- In an old-fashioned glass, lightly muddle the cardamom pod with honey and bitters to release the aroma
- Add ice cubes to the glass
- Pour Greenwich whisky over the ice
- Stir gently to mix the flavours
- Garnish with an orange twist or cinnamon stick
Taste Profile
- Warm, spicy, and aromatic from cardamom
- Smooth and slightly sweet from honey
- Balanced and classic from the Greenwich whisky base
- Elegant, indulgent, and perfect for sipping
Tips
- Use good-quality honey for the best flavour.
- Lightly crush the cardamom instead of grinding to avoid overpowering the drink
- Adjust honey sweetness to taste — more for a sweeter, dessert-like version
