Name: Scotch Cobbler Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 ounces scotch whiskey; 1/4 ounce orange curacao or Cointreau; 2 dashes simple syrup

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The Scotch Cobbler is a fun yet sophisticated drink, particularly if you love the bold, smoky flavors of scotch, but want to enjoy it in a more refreshing and approachable way. This cocktail blends the rich, oaky notes of scotch with the bright, citrusy flavors of orange liqueur and a touch of sweetness from simple syrup.

Tasting Notes

With the first sip, the scotch takes center stage, with its rich, smoky flavors. The orange liqueur adds a delightful layer of sweetness and acidity, and the simple syrup provides just the right amount of sweetness to round out the cocktail.

Choosing the Ingredients

The Scotch Cobbler is a relatively simple cocktail, but the quality and selection of its key ingredients can make all the difference in the final product.

Scotch Whisky: As mentioned in the introduction, you don’t need to use your best scotch scotch. I’ve made this one with Glenfidditch 12 year, which has smoky and oak notes, but you can also use a blended malt like Monkey Shoulder with a less complex flavor. It’s delicious either way.

Orange Liqueur: For the orange liqueur, you have a few options, but the two most common are Cointreau and triple sec. Cointreau is a premium orange liqueur with a more intense, complex flavor profile, while triple sec is a bit lighter and more straightforward.

Either one will work well in the Scotch Cobbler, so choose the one that best suits your personal preference.

Simple Syrup: Simple syrup is a must-have ingredient in the Scotch Cobbler, as it helps to balance out the bold, assertive flavors of the scotch and the orange liqueur. You can easily make your own simple syrup.

Overhead view of Scotch Cobbler drink in goblet

Garnish Options

You can garnish this one by spearing seasonal fruit or by just dropping fruit pieces down into it, sangria style. The advantage of doing it the sangria way is that the fruit marinates in the scotch and orange liqueur as you sip it, and then you eat the fruit at the end.

That method of serving makes this a fantastic dessert drink, since you get a little bit of fruit along with your after dinner drink. Either way you go, you can’t go wrong.

Yield: 1 drink

Scotch Cobbler Cocktail Recipe

A refreshing Scotch Cobbler blends smoky scotch, orange liqueur, and simple syrup for a bold yet balanced cocktail perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 ounces scotch whiskey
1/4 ounce orange curacao or Cointreau
2 dashes simple syrup

Instructions

Fill a shaker halfway with ice.
Add the scotch, the orange liqueur and the simple syrup.
Optionally, add chopped pieces of seasonal fruit so they can infuse the drink as you shake.
Shake well until chilled.
Pour or strain the mixture into a chilled wine glass.
If you didn't leave the fruit in the drink, garnish it with seasonal fruit and/or mint sprigs.