Monkey Shoulder Ginger Citrus Scotch Cocktail
A vibrant Scotch cocktail combining Monkey Shoulder whisky with fresh citrus and spicy ginger notes for a balanced sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh lime juice, ginger syrup, club soda for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Monkey Shoulder blended malt Scotch whisky
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz ginger syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 fresh mint sprig
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and add 2 oz Monkey Shoulder blended malt Scotch whisky, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz ginger syrup. Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
- Step 2: Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 3: Top with 2 oz club soda and gently stir to combine. Garnish with 1 fresh mint sprig to add a fragrant herbal note.








