Whisky Mac
A rustic Scottish warmer in which Scotch meets sweet, fiery ginger wine.
Ingredients
- Scotch, ideally a blend for balance, though a single malt gives more depth45 ml
- Ginger wine45 ml
Method
- Measure the Scotch and ginger wine with a jigger.
- Pour both straight into a wine glass.
- Don't stir: let the aromas come together on their own.
- Serve at room temperature, without ice, for the classic experience.
About this drink
The Whisky Mac is often said to be named after Colonel Hector MacDonald, who is supposed to have mixed it during the British Raj in India as a warming comfort. It later became a staple for Scottish golfers after cold rounds, and it lives on as a simple, sturdy digestif in British sitting rooms.
