Hot buttered whisky

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This warm whisky cocktail from Peg + Patriot bartender Matt Whiley is sure to hit the spot on a chilly evening, its spiced, buttery finish offering a real treat for the palate. You will need some micro scales to get this buttered whisky cocktail recipe just right. Read our interview to learn more about Matt's cocktails.

First published in 2015

Ingredients

Metric

Imperial

For the whisky butter

To finish

Equipment

  • Micro scales
  • Food mixer with paddle attachment

Method

1
To prepare the butter, add all of the ingredients to a food mixer with a paddle attachment and mix well for 1-2 minutes until all of the ingredients are incorporated. Alternatively, use a mixing bowl and wooden spatula
2
Turn out onto a sheet of cling film and spread out to make a 1/2cm thick layer wrap tightly into a block of cling film. Alternatively roll tightly in cling film to form a cylindrical shape and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm
3
To assemble the cocktail, cut a 3cm square or small cylinder of the whisky butter and add to a mug. Pour in 50ml of whisky, then top up with hot water and stir to incorporate
First published in 2015

After formative years with Tom Aikens at his eponymous two Michelin-starred restaurant in Chelsea, Lee Westcott rose to fame at The Typing Room before launching Pensons – a beautiful restaurant with rooms on the Netherwood Estate in Worcestershire.

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