Thanks in part to a simple Manhattan variation and an underrated disco drink, the notion that Scotch should only be enjoyed neat is waning. The whisky figures into a small but mighty canon of classic cocktails, with a growing number of modern drinks now also calling on the spirit. And it’s not just strong, stirred drinks that lean on the whisky: Scotch has established itself as a versatile ingredient in tropical highballs, swizzles and even fluffy, dessert-like fizzes. Here are some of our favorite ways to mix with Scotch, beyond the Rob Roy.
