Single malt Scotch whisky Cocktails: 61 Recipes

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Start with The Debonair

The Debonair takes about 4 minutes and lists 75 ml of single malt scotch whisky.

A balanced shaken cocktail combining single malt scotch, ginger liqueur.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

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Recipes to explore61

Required in61

Optional in0

Methods represented4

Measurements and preparation

How much single malt scotch whisky should you use?

Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.

75 ml

The Debonair

For 1 serving · Shaken · 4 minutes

Full recipe and measures

60 ml

Bold Rob Roy

For 1 serving · Stirred · 4 minutes

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45 ml

Smoky Cokey

For 1 serving · Built · 4 minutes

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61 cocktails using Single malt Scotch whisky

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1 teaspoon · Shaken

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0.5 teaspoon · Stirred

Emeralds on the Pavement

5 min · View recipe →

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1 teaspoon · Stirred

Improved Scotch Sling

5 min · View recipe →

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1 teaspoon · Stirred

Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe)

5 min · View recipe →

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10 ml · Shaken

Winnebago

7 min · View recipe →

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What to mix with single malt scotch whisky

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

Aromatic bitters

Used with single malt scotch whisky in 19 of the linked recipes.

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Lemon Juice

Used with single malt scotch whisky in 19 of the linked recipes.

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Blended Scotch whisky

Used with single malt scotch whisky in 11 of the linked recipes.

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Honey Syrup

Used with single malt scotch whisky in 10 of the linked recipes.

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Sweet Vermouth

Used with single malt scotch whisky in 7 of the linked recipes.

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Lemon

Used with single malt scotch whisky in 6 of the linked recipes.

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Quick answers

Single malt Scotch whisky cocktail questions

Which cocktails use single malt scotch whisky?

The Debonair, Bold Rob Roy, and Glasgow Razor Blade use single malt scotch whisky. The Debonair lists 75 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 61 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much single malt scotch whisky do I need for a cocktail?

The Debonair lists 75 ml for 1 serving; Bold Rob Roy lists 60 ml for 1 serving; Smoky Cokey lists 45 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make The Debonair?

Alongside single malt scotch whisky, the required ingredients for The Debonair are 30 ml ginger liqueur. Its shaken preparation takes about 4 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is single malt scotch whisky required or optional?

Single malt Scotch whisky is required in 61 of the 61 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 3006-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

The Debonair: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B070
Bold Rob Roy: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B026
Smoky Cokey: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B079
Kokto governed 3006-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method

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Ardbeg 10 Year Old

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