Take It Up a Notch with Highland Park Scotch

Nothing says fall like apples, cinnamon… and Scotch!

Changing leaves make us want to mix up some comforting cocktails, invite friends over and enjoy a luxurious night in. So, just in time for Thanksgiving, we’ve mixed up some delicious drinks. Our pick for mixing is Highland Park’s Single Malt Scotch, because of its full flavor and subtle smoky-sweet finish.

Haute Spiked Apple Punch Bowl
(Adapted from a recipe by Mixologist Gina Chersevani)

The recipe is per batch (10-12 people)

Ingredients:
2 quarts fresh apple juice
1 cup lemon juice
1/4 pound sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 bottle (750ml) Highland Park 12 year
handful of mint leaves
1 tbsp Orange Zest

Directions:
In a punch bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, and scotch; whisk together until sugar is dissolved. Then add apple juice, orange juice, then add an ice block. Garnish with mint leaves and Orange Zest, and let it set for about 20 minutes before serving.

Essence of Autumn
(Adapted from a recipe by Mixologist Stefan Trummer)

Ingredients:
2 oz. Highland Park 12 year
2 oz. Apple Cider
1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 oz. Simple Syrup (boil water and sugar together)
1 tsp cinnamon
cinnamon stick

Directions:
Mix ingredients together in a large container and pour over a full glass of ice. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

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