Bain’s Cocktail Studio
WHERE THE CRAFT OF WHISKY MEETS THE ART OF MUSIC.
We’ve brought together a master mixologist and exceptional South African musicians to collaborate with Bain’s Whisky. The result? Cocktails Remastered – a unique range of mixes that hit all the right notes for experimenting at home with Bain’s.
WHAT MAKES BAIN’s DIFFERENT?
A NEW STYLE OF WHISKY
The beautiful Bainskloof Pass and South Africa’s unique climate inspired our new take on whisky – balancing the smoothness of Irish and the flavour of American whiskies.
LOCALLY MADE, GLOBALLY AWARDED
Bain’s Whisky has received accolades from some of the biggest names in the game, including the award for World’s Best Grain Whisky in 2018 and 2023 at the World Whiskies Awards.
INNOVATION’S IN OUR DNA
Bain’s double maturation ensures maximum extraction of flavours from the oak cask. The result is an exceptionally smooth whisky that delivers an extended mouthfeel.
UNIQUE GRAIN
South Africa’s grain is renowned in the distilling world for its superior quality and one of the reaons why Bain’s is so flavourful.
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COCKTAILS REMASTERED
CREATE A BAIN’S COCKTAIL SYMPHONY AT HOME...
KWETSA JAVA
Drawing on the aspirational lyrics of Anginalo Uvalo by X-wise ft Mariechan & MusiholiQ, this cocktail is success personified.
• 50ml Bain’s Whisky
• 50g Coffee Beans
• 25ml Vanilla & Passionfruit Syrup
• 20ml Lemon Juice
• Top up with Stoney Ginger Beer
Add everything except ginger beer into a coffee plunger, plunge vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into a highball glass. Top up with ginger beer. Garnish with mint sprig and coffee dust on the rim.
THE PATA PATA SWIRL
Inspired by Bain’s latest experiment with Msaki and Sun-El Musician, Pata Pata Saguquka, this cocktail is steeped in history and tradition.
• 50ml Bain’s Whisky
• 15ml Honey Water
• Top up with Grapefruit Soda (equal parts Grapefruit Juice and Soda Water)
Fill a goblet with ice, add all ingredients and stir. Garnish with a thyme sprig and half a slice of grapefruit.
Visit www.bainswhisky.com/cocktail-studio or scan the QR code to master your athome mixes with step-by-step cocktail preparation videos.
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AMATROPICANA
The smooth Amapiano sounds of La Maluka by Blaqnick & Masterblaq inspired this refreshingly sweet and spicy Bain’s cocktail.
• 50ml Bain’s Whisky
• 30ml Pineapple & Cumin
Seed Syrup
• 25ml Lemon Juice
• 3-4 Dashes of Celery Bitters
• Top up with Soda Water
Add all ingredients into a shaker, shake and pour into a highball glass. Add ice, then top up with soda water. Garnish with a fresh pineapple slice and celery leaf.
THE SWEET BASSLINE
Inspired by X-wise ft Ze2 & MusiholiQ’s track ‘Leyo Feeling’, this figgy drink with hints of litchi and citrus could be your cocktail of choice this summer.
• 50ml Bain’s Whisky
• 2 Bar Spoons Fig Jam
• 20ml Litchi Syrup
• 25ml Lemon Juice
Add all ingredients into a shaker, shake and double strain into a whisky tumbler, garnish with half a slice of preserved fig on a skewer.
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COCKTAIL CLASSICS
PUT A BAIN’S SPIN ON THE CLASSICS...
MANHATTAN
• 50ml Bain’s Whisky
• 25ml Sweet Vermouth
• 2 to 3 Dashes Aromatic Bitters
• Maraschino Cherry
Add the Bain’s Whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry.
WHISKY SOUR
• 50ml Bain’s Whisky
• 20ml Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 20ml Sugar Syrup
• Maraschino Cherry or Lemon Peel
Add all ingredients (except the cherry/lemon peel) into a shaker, shake and strain into a tumbler. Add ice and garnish with your cherry or lemon peel.
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GODFATHER
• 50ml Bain’s Whisky
• 25ml Sweet Liquer
• Strip of Orange Peel
Add the Bain’s Whisky and amaretto into a mixing glass. Add a handful of ice and stir until glass feels very cold. Strain into a tumbler, add ice and garnish with orange peel.
OLD FASHIONED
• 50ml Bain’s Whisky
• 2 Dashes Angostura bitters
• 10ml Sugar Syrup
• Strip of Orange Peel
Add the Bain’s Whisky, sugar syrup and Angostura bitters into a mixing glass and stir. Strain into a tumbler with one large ice cube or a few smaller ones. Garnish with an orange peel.
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WHAT’s THE PERFECT SERVE?
For the ultimate effervescent and easy-drinking mixer, Bain’s Whisky goes perfectly with Appletiser, ginger beer or soda water. Simply serve over ice, garnish with lemon and enjoy.
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