Jul 09 2026
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Famous Grouse Recipe

Inspired by The Royal Mile
Time10m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients: Famous Grouse Whisky, Ginger Ale, lemon wedge, ice cubes, and fresh mint leaves.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Glass

    Choose a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Pour the Whisky

    Pour 2 oz of Famous Grouse Whisky over the ice cubes in the glass.

  2. 4

    Add Ginger Ale

    Top off the whisky with 4 oz of Ginger Ale, allowing it to mix naturally with the whisky.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Add Lemon

    Squeeze a lemon wedge over the drink to release its juices, then drop the wedge into the glass.

  2. 6

    Finish with Mint

    Garnish the drink with 2 sprigs of fresh mint leaves for added aroma and flavor.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately while cold and enjoy your Famous Grouse cocktail.

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