Whisky Cocktails Made for Summer

From iced classics to creative twists, whisky has never been cooler. Discover a world of summer-ready serves right here.
Cool cocktails. Hot days. Sorted.

Whisky isn’t just for sipping by the fire. This summer, we’re making the case for swapping your G&T or spritz for something bolder, cooler, and a whole lot more delicious: whisky. 

Across July, we’re spotlighting four brands: Johnnie Walker, Deanston, Monkey Shoulder, and Ardray. With new whisky cocktail recipes every week. 

These aren’t just highballs and Old Fashioneds (though we love those too). We’ve pushed for fresh, original creations, with unexpected twists, tropical flavours, and unbeatable simplicity. You’ll find cocktail content across our emails and socials, plus inspiration right here on this page.

Ready to shake things up? Start below.

A bottle of Ardray 2023 Release

Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky

This is a fine blend of malt and grain Scotch whiskies from the Highlands, Lowlands, and Islands, including Bowmore, Laphroaig, Auchentoshan, Ardmore, The Macallan, Glenrothes, and Highland Park. Almost 200 different whiskies were tested by Suntory’s chief blender for Scotch, Calum Fraser, and Suntory’s blending team, to create Ardray.

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Ardray Soda

The Highball is simple, but when you have the right whisky at the core, it’s all you need. It’s the perfect summer refresher. Move over, lager. Step aside, white wine.

Ingredients

50ml Ardray

150ml Soda

Method

1. Fill a highball glass with plenty of ice and pour over Ardray. Top with soda water and enjoy.

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A bottle of Chita Single Grain and cocktail

Product Info

Gold Rush Cocktail

Chita Single Grain

A smooth, sunlit single grain from Suntory that shines in cocktails. Chita’s soft honeyed sweetness, touches of spiced oak, and faint herbal freshness make it a dream base for highballs. Matured in a combination of wine, Spanish oak, and American white oak casks, it’s a whisky that quietly lifts every other ingredient around it.

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A bottle of Toki Blended Japanese Whisky
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More cocktail heroes

Check out more whisky cocktails that you’ll love right here.

A bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old

A global icon for a reason, Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old is smoky, smooth, and great in a Rob Roy or Highball.

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A bottle of Monkey Shoulder Blended Whisky

Monkey Shoulder Blended Whisky

All malt, no nonsense. Monkey Shoulder is built for mixing, with vanilla, spice, and orange zest.

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A bottle of Deanston 12 Year Old
Deanston 12 Year Old

Deanston 12 Year Old is a wonderfully waxy Highland single malt. Aged in bourbon casks and bottled un-chill-filtered at 46.3% ABV.

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Build Your Bar

From smoky single malts to spicy bourbons and easygoing blends, here’s a line-up of whiskies that mix beautifully whether you're muddling, shaking, or just keeping it simple.