Whisky Mac
The Whisky Mac is a spicy spirit-forward cocktail made with Scotch Whisky and Ginger Wine. It is stirred and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 23% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 23% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Flavour
- Spicy
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlScotch Whisky
- 30mlGinger Wine
How to make it
- Build both ingredients in old-fashioned glass over ice.
- Stir gently.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Whisky Mac
Said to be named after Colonel Hector MacDonald, who mixed whisky with ginger wine while serving in British India, when ginger was thought to ward off cholera.
Missing something?
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Johnnie Walker Scotch (Johnnie Walker is a blended Scotch)
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Irish Whiskey (Lighter and less smoky)
- No Ginger Wine? Use Ginger Liqueur (Stronger and sweeter)
All swaps for Scotch Whisky
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