The Glenlivet has always been a whisky producer ready to try new things. In 1824, it was established as the first licensed whisky producer in the Glenlivet region and today the distiller works with an international collection of diverse creatives to subvert the traditional profile of a whisky drinker. It is fitting, then, that The Glenlivet’s latest release is something that once again breaks tradition in a fun and delicious way. 

The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is made for summer, for drinking in the last warm weeks of the year and keeping the party going through autumn. This single malt is finished in Caribbean rum barrels to lend the dark-amber liquid a hint of the tropical – notes of bananas in syrup alongside fresh apple and pear, and rich rum-like caramel.

The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is delicious drunk neat, over ice, or in a suitably tropical cocktail, ideal for late-summer sipping. 

Below are some of the best cocktails made with The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve to keep that summer holiday spirit alive in the coming months.

For more cocktail inspiration, visit The Glenlivet website. The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is now available, priced from £36 (70cl). 

THE CARIBBEAN COOLER 

This take on a mai tai is made with whisky rather than rum for a sophisticated summer cooler. 

Ingredients 

• The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve – 50ml 

• Pineapple juice – 25ml 

• Angostura bitters – 2 dashes 

• Peach sparkling water  

Method 

1. Build over ice in a glass.

2. Top with peach sparkling water.

PINEAPPLE LIME SMASH 

An exotic and vibrant take on a traditional piña colada.

Ingredients 

• 50ml The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve – 

• 37.5ml chilled pineapple juice

• 2 lime wedges

• 12.5ml simple syrup

• 8 mint leaves

Method 

1. Combine simple syrup, lime and mint within shaker. Muddle. 

2. Add whisky and ice. Shake and pour into glass. 

3. Top with chilled pineapple juice. 

4. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint and serve.

COCO BREEZE  

A simple coconutty cocktail that delivers distinctly tropical vibes. 

Ingredients:  

• 2 parts The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve

• 1 ½ parts coconut water 

• 2 lime wedges 

• ½ part simple syrup

• 8 mint leaves

Method

1. Build in tin. Muddle. Ice. Shake. Pour. 

2. Top with coconut water. 

3. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint.