Whisky cocktails to celebrate Tartan Day
Tartan Day Mocktail Competition Winner
Buddies' Tart an Fizz
50 mls of Irn Bru
1 tsp of fresh Coulis (made from Scottish Raspberries and Blackberries)
1 tsp each of lime and blackcurrant cordial slice of Scottish strawberry to garnish.
Method
Pour all ingredients into a container with lid, shake for 30 seconds, open carefully with lid, shake for 30 seconds, open carefully (fizzy) and pour over crushed ice, garnish with slice strawberry.
Use Martini style cocktail glass or small wine glass.
Whisky Cocktails from Glenkinchie Distillery in East Lothian
Glenkinchie Smash
50ml Glenkinchie single malt whisky
3 pieces lemon
Few sprigs of mint
a dash of sugar syrup
Method
Muddle the lemon, mint and sugar syrup in a tumbler - fill the tumbler with crushed ice add Glenkinchie single malt whisky and stir - Add straws (2.2 units of alcohol).
Winterfield Old-Fashioned
50ml Glenkinchie Single Malt Whisky - This one is known as Winter Old-fashioned
Teaspoon clear honey
40ml Shot clear apple juice
Dot bitters
Slice of apple
Method
Muddle into glass the hone, bitters and apple juice until blended. Then add Glenkinchie single malt whisky with ice, stirring until glass is thoroughly frosted.
Serve in an old fashioned glass garnished with a slice of apple (2.15 units of alcohol).
Whisky Cocktails from Glencadam Distillery in Angus
The Carnoustie Country
A measure of Glencadam 15-year-old Single Highland Malt Whisky A glug of Chambord (a French liqueur made from black raspberries) Lots of lemonade A few Angus raspberries.
Method
Into a martini glass pour a glug of Chambord, add the Glencadam Whisky, top up with lemonade and drop in a couple of raspberries. Ice is optional.
Tartan Day News
Tartan Day 2010 Competition - the Winner Is Announced!
Russ Kelsey from Blairgowrie is the lucky winner of the 2010 Tartan Day Competition.
Tartan Day Scotland 2010 Celebrations End with Fun Events
The week of Tartan Day celebrations reached a highly-enjoyable finale with a selection of events showcasing Scotland’s music, dancing and sportsmanship.
Tartan Day 2010 Gets Down to Business
For the third year running, Tartan Day's week of special events included the Tartan Day Scotland Business Debate
Tartan Day Scotland 2010 - Gala Dinner Hails All Things Caledonian!
Guests from across Scotland celebrated the best of Scotland at The Tartan Day Scotland Gala Dinner 2010.
Peter Pan Swoops Down Into Arbroath for Tartan Day Film Festival
Film fans enjoyed a magical treat on Wednesday 7 April, when the Tartan Day Film Festival featured two classic films: Walt Disney's 'Peter Pan' and 'Whisky Galore!