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World Whisky Day 2025: Must-try cocktail recipes to raise a toast
Samira Vishwas | May 17, 2025 4:24 PM CST

New Delhi: World Whisky Day is celebrated each year on the Third Saturday of May. This year the festival will be marked on May 17, 2025. It is an occasion to celebrate the global recognition of whisky, rich heritage and craftsmanship to pour a spirit to good. This day is a perfect occasion for whisky enthusiasts, from beginners to connoisseurs, to explore the diverse flavours, aroma, texture and styles of the iconic drink and enjoy the perfect spirit of whisky.

Whether you prefer Scotch, Bourbon, or Irish whiskey, there’s no better way to honour the occasion than by experimenting with delicious cocktails that highlight whisky’s versatility. Here are some of the best cocktail recipes shared by experts in the industry to help you get the art of cocktail making done right with these recipe guides.

Whisky cocktail recipes

1. Yuzu Sour Whiskey Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 60 ml of Japanese Whisky
  • 15ml of Yuzu Pure
  • 10 ml of fresh lime juice
  • 15ml fresh egg white
  • Dehydrated & caramelised orange zest

Method to prepare:

  1. Take a rock glass and drop in a block of ice; the block of ice enhances the drink by maintaining a consistent temperature for a longer, smoother and flavourful experience.
  2. Pour 60 ml of your favourite whisky; however, the mixologist recommends using Japanese whisky for a balanced flavour of sweet and fruity notes.
  3. Add 15 ml of Yuzu pure and 10 ml of fresh lime juice for a citrus kick. For a silky texture, add 15 ml of fresh egg whites.
  4. In a shaker, combine all the above ingredients in a shaker along with ice first and then without.
  5. Strain and pour the blend into your glass.
  6. Garnish your drink with dehydrated & caramelised orange zest and enjoy your elegant drink!

2. Aurora Highball

Ingredients:

  • 50 ML 55 NORTH Rare Premium Whisky
  • 10 ML Kaffir Lime Cordial (or fresh kaffir-lime-infused syrup)
  • 15 ML Green Apple Shrub (apple cider vinegar + green apple + sugar)
  • 2 dashes Celery Bitters
  • Top with Soda Water
  • Garnish: Thin slice of green apple & a kaffir lime leaf
  • Glass: Highball

Method to prepare:

  1. Build whisky, kaffir lime cordial, green apple shrub, and bitters in an ice-filled highball glass.
  2. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Top with cold soda water.
  4. Garnish with a crisp green apple slice and a gently slapped kaffir lime leaf for aroma.

3. Butter Mushroom Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

  • 45ml bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 15ml maple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters or walnut bitters
  • Butter-washed mushroom bourbon
  • Garnish: Orange peel and cremini mushroom tuille

Method to prepare:

  1. In a mixing glass, combine the bitters and maple syrup.
  2. Add the butter-washed mushroom bourbon and fill the glass with ice.
  3. Stir gently until the mixture is well chilled and diluted.
  4. Strain into a Luigi Bormioli glass over a large ice cube.
  5. Garnish with a twist of orange peel and a delicate cremini mushroom tuille for an earthy, umami finish.

So gather your favourite whisky, mix up a cocktail, and toast to the spirit that has brought people together for centuries. Make this World Whisky Day a celebration to remember forever with the top cocktails shared by the best mixologists in India, to enjoy them at the comfort of your home with the right technique and steps.

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