Mixing it Up | Bushmills Distillery

Pursuing perfection since 1608, Bushmills is the pioneering Irish single malt whiskey. Inspired by their heritage as the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, every bottle of Bushmills is inspired by generations of craftsmanship and tradition. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Lauren McMullan, Brand Ambassador for the UK and Ireland, shares a line-up of classic cocktails with a Bushmills twist as well as two exceptional neat serves.

PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRISTINA KERNOHAN

Bushmills Black Bush 50ml

Demerara Sugar Syrup 10ml

Orange Bitters 3-4 dashes

METHOD

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice

2. Stir ingredients thoroughly

3. Strain into rocks glass over large ice cube and garnish

An iconic whiskey in a truly classic cocktail. The robust nature of Black Bush holds its own in this serve, setting a new standard for the Old Fashioned. This cocktail is a must for any whiskey drinker.

Bushmills Black Bush 50 ml

Lemon 25ml

Sugar Syrup 15ml

Muddled Blackberries 4

Torn Sage Leaves 4

Egg White 1

1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker (with no ice) and dry shake

2. Add ice and wet shake

3. Strain into coupe glass and garnish

A cocktail as delicious as it looks – this is a fruity twist ona classic whiskey sour. The blackberries in this serve enhancethe deep and rich fruitiness of the whiskey. This is one you willreturn to again and again, perfect for all seasons.

Bushmills 10 Year Old

Vermouth 25ml

Campari 20ml

Black Tea Syrup 20ml

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir

2. Strain into glass straight up

3. Express the lemon peel and drop into glass

A Bushmills take on a Boulevardier, this is one for the spirit-ledcocktail lovers. The delicacy and honey notes of the 10 Year Oldbalances the bitterness of the Campari, great for a cold winternight to warm the cockles of your heart.

The Causeway Collection is inspired by the Giant’s Causeway and the beautiful home of The Old Bushmills Distillery on the north coast of Ireland. A series of unique and incredibly rare cask finished single malt whiskeys which are not be missed. This particular expression is exclusive to The Whisky Shop, with only 738 bottles available.

Bottled at Cask Strength, this spectacular whisky has been aged for a number of years in former bourbon and sherry casks, before a further maturation of 15 years in Madeira wine casks. It is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to allow the aromas and flavours of the whiskey to tell a story of an incredible period of maturation.

The whiskey lover’s whiskey, The Bushmills 16 Year Old is big, bold, and luxurious with a ruby red colour to match. It is aged for a minimum of 16 years in bourbon and sherry casks. With a finishing of at least 9 months in port wine pipes, delivering an incredible depth of flavour ranging from red fruits tonuttiness and dark chocolate, this is the hero of our core single malt family.

You can expect a harmony of tropical fruits flavours, with acute hits of sweet toffee, almonds, and orchard fruits. This one is a fan favourite at The Whisky Shop, and performs well in a highball.

Bushmills 10 Year Old

Dry Cider 75ml

Soda 30ml

Pressed Apple Juice 25ml

METHOD

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker (except the soda)

2. Gently stir all ingredients together

3. Strain into a highball glass over ice

4. Top with soda and garnish

A match made in heaven, this cocktail compliments the delicacyof the whiskey and enhances the beautiful apple notes. Simpleto create but it delivers on flavour, this is one you’ll wantto impress your friends with at the next cocktail party.