CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1890–1919
Whiskey Mac
Also known as Whisky Mac
Scotch and green ginger wine: a simple, warming winter drink.
1899Historical classicResearched
The Whiskey Mac, or Whisky Mac, is Scotch cut with green ginger wine. It is traditionally credited to Colonel Hector MacDonald in British India in the late 19th century, though the story is not fully documented. The ginger wine adds sweetness and heat without hiding the whisky, and the drink is usually served at room temperature or warmed.
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THE RECIPEWarming, spicy and gently sweet
Ingredients
- Blended Scotch whisky45 ml
- Green ginger wine30 ml
- Lemon peelto garnish
Method
Stir the Scotch and ginger wine with ice, strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with lemon peel.
Rocks glass · ice · lemon peel