Whisky Mac
Scotch and green ginger wine. A warming British winter drink.
Built in glass · Rocks glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Blended Scotch
- 30 ml Green ginger wine
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml blended Scotch into the glass
- Pour 30 ml Green ginger wine into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Serve with or without ice.
About the Whisky Mac
The Whisky Mac is said to be named after a Colonel Macdonald during British rule in India. Stone's Green Ginger Wine has been made in London since 1740.
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Whisky Mac FAQ
What's in a Whisky Mac?
45 ml blended scotch, 30 ml green ginger wine.
How strong is a Whisky Mac?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Whisky Mac?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Whisky Mac in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
