Whisky Food & Drinks: A Bold Whisky & Cola for Cold Days

It’s winter, so you might be thinking of a Christmas market and Glühwein, but there’s another way to warm up: a dead-simple mix. In this Whisky Food & Drinks we’re serving up a bold whisky and cola.

There’s nothing easier than making a whisky cocktail that doesn’t require a pro bartender. This is a recipe you can whip up in seconds. All you need is a glass, cola, and some whisky. If you want to go a touch fancier, grab a highball glass and a wedge of lemon.

It’s child’s play (OK, maybe skip the kids, alcohol and little ones don’t mix).

If you like, you can add ice cubes before step one, though that might feel a bit chilly this time of year. Which brings us to the question: which whisky should you mix with your cola? You often see, especially among younger drinkers, that the cheapest whisky gets mixed with cola. Think Label 5, Jack Daniel’s, or Famous Grouse. In fact, supermarkets even sell ready-to-drink mixes.

Our advice: try making a quality whisky and cola. You’d rather have Coca-Cola or Pepsi than some off-brand, right? Go for a top-tier cola and pair it with a solid whisky label. Smoky whiskies are perfect for winter, so pick a peated one. That’s a real showstopper!

A few suggestions to give your cola a powerful handshake

The best part about these whiskies is that once you’ve bought the bottle, they’re fantastic to enjoy neat as well. Cheers!