Scotch Mist Recipe – an Update to a Classic co*cktail (2024)

A mist co*cktail is traditionally a spirit poured over crushed ice served with a twist of lemon peel. This updated version of a Scotch Mist recipe adds a hint of sweetness and orange to the classic co*cktail. Its invigorating blend of smooth Scotch whisky, zesty lemon, and triple sec is a sophisticated choice for co*cktail enthusiasts. It is the perfect Scotch whiskey co*cktail to make on a chilly evening or when you are looking for an after dinner drink to serve when you are hosting.

This Scotch Mist recipe has complex flavors, scotch forward but with elements of lemon and orange that soften the strong whisky flavor. We have found that this co*cktail is best enjoyed in the evening, especially in front of the fire. Our recommendation is to serve it over ice cubes, you may also serve it over crushed ice, though it will end up melting faster than cubes and watering down the drink quicker. It isn’t traditional, but it does taste great!

Interesting fact about the spelling of whisk(e)y. Whisky originates from Scotland, Canada and Japan and is spelled without an e. Whiskey is generally from the United States and Ireland is spelled with an ‘ey’.

Looking for other whisky co*cktails, try our Chai Tea Hot Toddy recipe which is warm, spicy and sweet.

Ingredients (and substitutes)

Whisky– to make a Scotch Mist it is ideal to use a scotch whisky, ideally a single malt variety with smooth flavor. We’ve been making our co*cktails with Glenlivet Founders Reserve, which has a smooth texture, and has flavor notes of creamy sweetness and zesty fruits. However, if you do not have a smooth single malt scotch whisky in your bar inventory, you could substitute blended scotch such as Johnny Walker or even a smooth Canadian whisky like Crown Royal.

Orange Liquor– in this co*cktail we use Triple Sec which has a strong sweet orange flavor. Adding Triple Sec brings sweetness into the co*cktail instead of using simple syrup. You could also use Cointreau which has a more balanced and well rounded orange flavor. An another alternative could be Grand Marnier.

Orange Bitters –this adds a vibrant burst of citrus notes, that brighten up the drink. We prefer the flavor of Angostura Orange Bitters.

Lemon Peel or Lemon Twist– you will need a twist of lemon peel. This will bring a zesty lemon flavor to the co*cktail, rounding out the flavors. Some version of the co*cktail call for lemon juice, but we found we prefer the co*cktail without lemon juice.Here is a great video of how to create a perfect lemon twist.

Equipment needed:

• co*cktail Shaker
• Glasses –ideally you will want to use a smaller bar glass like a rocks glass or old-fashioned glass. As the drink is 3.5 ounces a Collins glass will be too large.

How to make this Scotch Mist recipe

1. Shake:In a co*cktail shaker, shake Whiskey, Orange Bitters, and Triple Sec with ice.
2. Prepare Glass:Twist lemon peel over bottom of each serving glass and add ice cubes.
3. Serve:Strain co*cktail into prepared glass with ice. Garnish with lemon peel.