4 Must Mix Dewar’s Cocktails for Summer

Dewar’s Scotch whisky, known for its versatility, is an excellent choice for crafting a variety of cocktails.

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hanging at a backyard barbecue, or enjoying an evening on the patio, Dewar’s adds a sophisticated twist to your summer sips.

The Official Cocktail of the U.S. Open is a refreshing mix of Dewar’s 12-Year-Old, club soda, and lemonade.

Scotch, Whiskey

The Lemon Wedge

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
• 3 oz. Club Soda
• 2 oz. Lemonade

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients over ice in a Highball glass.
2. Stir to incorporate.
3. Garnish with a lemon wedge or wheel and a “golf tee” cocktail pick.

A fruit-forward harmony of apricot, pineapple, and lemon that perfectly accentuates the apple and citrus notes of Dewar’s 12-Year-Old.

Liqueur, Scotch, Whiskey

Highland Bloom

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
• 1/2 oz. Apricot Liqueur
• 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
• 3/4 Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
• 4 Dashes: Fee Brother Fee Foam

Preparation

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
2. Dry shake ingredients to foam & pour into coupe glass.
3. Garnish with lightly torched rosemary sprig across top.

The traditional Whisky Sour goes up a level when made with the floral notes and butterscotch-vanilla finish of Dewar’s 12-Year-Old.

Liqueur, Scotch, Whiskey

Spiced Pear Sour

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
• 3/4 oz. Spiced Pear Liqueur
• 1/2 oz. Maple Syrup
• 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 Egg White

Preparation

1. Shake ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
2. Garnish with candied ginger & sage.

Scotch, Whiskey

Dewar’s Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
• Demerara Sugar
• 2 Parts Demerara Sugar
• 1 Part Boiling Water
• Pinch of Salt
• Angostura bitters

Preparation

1. Pour Dewar’s, Demerara syrup, and bitters into a tin.
2. Add ice cubes and stir until chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
4. Garnished with Lemon and Orange Peel.