You would think that making a cocktail would be difficult business, but guys, it’s so easy and fun! Hit all the right notes with this Orange Cinnamon Whisky Smash and enjoy making it!
Guys it’s cocktail time! And we are talking about this Orange Cinnamon Whisky Smash. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you would know that Denver and I are a regular at bartending workshops around town, usually with the best Mixologist in Bangalore – Bala, and he’s taught us a thing or two about mixing cocktails. It usually involves some alcohol, a lot of fun and figuring out how to add your favorite flavors to your drink.
And that’s exactly what happened with this orange cinnamon whisky smash. Orange and Cinnamon are really flavors of fall and winter. A whiff of orange and a dash of cinnamon always makes me want to cozy up in a corner with a blanket, and this whisky smash is perfect if you are looking for something to warm you up this winter!
I wanted to pick a whisky that had the same notes as this cocktail – warm, fruity, full bodied. So that every sip would be a pleasure, and every taste something to look forward to. I finally ended up picking a bottle of 100 Pipers from our collection because it has warm, mellow, full bodied notes of vanilla and honey with a balance of fruitiness and a soft smokiness that’s just perfect for this orange cinnamon whisky smash. It’s got just a light touch of peat which as you know, I love! I usually prefer heavily peted whiskies but for this cocktail, a light peat in 100 Pipers did the trick! Now I’m no whisky expert, but I’m a girl who loves her whisky and scotch and I do know a thing or two about it.
I was actually reading up a little about 100 Pipers when I started putting together this recipe for you, and they have an interesting story. It took them almost a generation to get the blend they loved. That’s more than a lifetime! A bottle of Seagrams 100 Pipers is actually 50 whiskies that were used in 517 different blends, till they arrived at this one. Wow! That’s a lot of work and that has got to mean something.
I’m pretty sure you are going to love every sip of this whisky smash because when have we ever gone wrong with a cocktail?! Are you with me? Are we going to be mixing our own cocktails this weekend? Oh yes!
Orange Cinnamon Whisky Smash
Ingredients
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1/2 teaspoon Orange Zest zest of half an orange
- 60 ml Whisky
- 30 ml Orange juice
- Soda or sparkling water to top it up
- 1-2 Orange Slices
Instructions
- Break the cinnamon stick into pieces and add them to a shaker. Add orange zest and juice and muddle it up. Add whisky and orange juice and shake it.
- Add ice to a glass and double strain the cocktail into the glass. Top it up with a little soda and add some orange slices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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I added a 1/2 ounce of agave and sprinkled a dash of cinnamon on top. Delicious! Thanks!
Sounds so good, Elaine! We have a whole bunch of cocktail recipes for you to choose from!
Loved it… It was by chance that I had 100-Pipers so landed on this recipe. Thanks for sharing it, really meant for winters.
So glad you liked it Nishant!
I have never seen anyone describe alcoholic drinks so beautifully. Makes me feel like grabbing one now…for a person who is just into cocktails
Thank you 🙂 I hope you give this one a go!
This sounds amazing! Once the holidays roll around, I love to keep a pot of cinnamon and orange peel simmering on the stove to make the house smell good, so as soon as I read the name of this cocktail, I could already taste it! This sounds so good, and it sounds like the 100 Pipers Whiskey is just the ticket to make this pure perfection!
What a beautiful taste of fall! I love the combination of orange and cinnamon. I’ve never tried 100 Pipers, but it sounds fabulous. The vanilla and honey notes must complement the flavors of this cocktail so well. Will have to pick up a bottle!
Yay, thank you!
This smash looks and sounds amazing! What a great combination of flavors too. Perfect for this time of year. Looks like I will be making these this weekend! Can’t get them off the brain!
Yay! I hope you like it!
Your description of the flavors has completely drawn me in. This cocktail sounds like such a treat with some light nibbles. I’d love to serve this at an intimate dinner party as the signature cocktail! Your photography is gorgeous as well
Thanks Lisa, it’s our favourite winter cocktail these days!
Liked this and I had written this – http://www.pikturenama.com/often-can-hear-100-pipers-playing-together/ . Liked the cocktail recipe will try that
Great post, just checked it out. And I hope you like the cocktail!
Love it Richa, the recipe and the photographs as well as the little fun fact about 100 pipers!
Thanks Shumi. I had no idea so much went into that one bottle of whisky either 😉