We all have our own way of enjoying the finer points of the cottage. For some, it’s an early-morning paddle across calm water. For others, it’s indulging in a well-earned drink on the deck as the sun settles beneath the horizon. If you’re in the latter camp, there’s no better way to slow down and savour the finer moments at the cottage than with Gibson’s Finest® Rare whisky, which is aged four times longer for a sweet, silky taste that’s balanced with slightly bitter hints of citrus.
To elevate your appreciation of stellar whisky after a great day at the lake, we’ve compiled the following drink recipes featuring Gibson’s Finest, whose four whisky variants are acclaimed for their flavour profiles. Each is a perfect go-to beverage for sipping at the cottage.
Gibson’s Sunshine Tea
Pair the complex flavours of Gibson’s Finest® with the simple joy of a summer classic.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Gibson’s Finest® Rare Canadian Whisky
4 oz. iced tea
2 oz. lemonade
Instructions:
Fill your glass with ice, and then add Gibson’s Finest® Rare Canadian Whisky, iced tea, and lemonade. Stir and garnish with fresh lemon slices.
Rare on the Rocks
Aged for twelve years, this rare whisky is perfect for sitting back and savouring the sensory experiences that surround you at the cottage.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Gibson’s Finest® Rare
Ice, to your liking
Instructions:
Pour an ounce and a half of Gibson’s Finest® Rare over ice in your favourite lowball glass. Swirl for five seconds.
Gibson’s Caesar
Elevate this cottage classic by enhancing its aroma and flavour with Gibson’s Finest.
Ingredients:
Celery salt
1 lemon or lime wedge
1.75 oz. Gibson’s Finest® Rare
2 to 3 dashes of hot sauce
2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
5 oz. Clamato juice
1 lemon or lime wheel
1 celery stalk
2 to 3 green olives
Instructions:
Rim a highball glass with the lemon wedge and celery salt. Fill the glass three-quarters with ice. Squeeze in juice from the lemon or lime, and pour in whisky and sauces. Top up with Clamato and stir to mix. Chill and then garnish with lemon or lime wheel, green olives, and the celery stalk.
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