The long weekend is just days away which means it’s time to start planning your cocktail list. If you’ve been on the hunt for some quick and easy cocktail ideas that’ll leave you with enough time to entertain and enjoy simultaneously, you’ve come to the right place. With Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky, you’ll be sure that each drink is made with quality and flavour.
According to Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky, they take their time and are one of the few Canadian whiskies that go well beyond the three-year aging requirement. Gibson’s Finest® Bold is aged for 8 years and Gibson’s Finest® Rare is aged for 12 years, making them shine in your summer beverages. Gibson’s Finest® Venerable is aged for 18 years and is best served neat or on the rocks.
“Gibson’s Finest® Canadian Whisky is aged for a smoother, richer taste, making for the perfect Canadian whisky to kick back and enjoy in the sun,” comments John Macpherson, Whisky Expert with Gibson’s Finest®. “Whether it’s a classic Gibson’s & Cola or a simple reinvented drink like the Gibson’s Arnold Palmer, Gibson’s Finest® Whisky is an ideal choice for savouring the summer season.”
Four easy cocktails recipes for the long weekend
Gibson’s Arnold Palmer
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gibson’s Finest® Rare Canadian Whisky
- 4 oz iced tea
- 2 oz lemonade
Instructions:
- Fill your glass with ice
- Add Gibson’s Finest® Rare Canadian Whisky, iced tea, and lemonade
- Stir well
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices
Gibson’s Smash
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gibson’s Finest® Rare Canadian Whisky
- 4 oz lemonade
- Mint leaves
Instructions:
- In your choice of a cocktail glass, muddle the mint leaves with 1/2 oz of lemonade
- Add Gibson’s Finest® Rare Canadian Whisky and the remaining lemonade
- Fill with ice
- Garnish with a sprig of mint
Gibson’s & Ginger
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gibson’s Finest® Sterling Canadian Whisky
- 6 oz ginger ale
Instructions:
- Fill your glass with ice
- Add Gibson’s Finest® Sterling Canadian Whisky
- Add Ginger ale
- Stir well
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices
Gibson’s & Cola
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gibson’s Finest® Bold Canadian Whisky
- 6 oz Cola
Instructions:
- Fill your glass with ice
- Add Gibson’s Finest® Bold Canadian Whisky
- Add Cola
- Stir well
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices
