Do something old fashioned, it’s National Scotch day after all!

27 July marks National Scotch Day in the U.S – a day celebrated by whisky novices and connoisseurs alike, in appreciation of the simple pleasure of a fine Scotch. Monkey Shoulder, voted as the world’s top trending and bestselling Scotch whisky for three years in a row by Drinks International, recommends sticking to the world’s favourite drink in your celebrations this year, with a cheeky twist – the Lazy Old Fashioned.

This easy-to-make and pleasure-to-drink cocktail is best served shared, and enjoyed responsibly.

Lazy old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 50ml Monkey Shoulder Whiskey
• 10ml Sugar Syrup
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Orange Zest

Preparation:

1. Add Monkey Shoulder, sugar syrup, Angostura bitters and orange zest to a mixing glass
2. Add cold, dry ice and stir
3. Once dilution is reached, strain into glass over fresh ice
4. Twist orange peel over glass