On World Cocktail Day, embrace the summer with some fruity whisky concoctions

As temperature rises, and the heat ruins all day activity prospects, there is nothing better to unwind with than a glass of fruity, boozy chilled drink. And, if you need a reason to celebrate, it is the eve of World Cocktail Day, so pour yourself a glass already.

If you need recipes to spice things up a bit and add a summery vibe, here are three perfect cocktail recipes. These drinks come with a fruity twist and have the potential to cheer up your dull afternoon soirees, or be the stars of the legendary sundown home parties that you are planning in your head. Here they are:

The Macallan Garden of Legacy This cocktail pays homage to The Macallan’s distilling heritage, and features Double Cask 12 Years Old, a dash of pink grapefruit juice, sugar syrup and sea salt. Ingredients

• 40ml The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old
• 30ml Pink Grapefruit juice
• 10ml Sugar syrup
• Pinch of sea salt
• Top up with soda or tonic and garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge

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This drink features The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old, Oloroso sherry and a dash of ginger ale.

The Macallan One Hundred and Seven This drink features The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old, Oloroso sherry and a dash of ginger ale. Ingredients

• 50 ml The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old
• 20 ml Oloroso sherry
• Ginger ale
• Garnish with a lemon twist

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Crafted using The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old, The Macallan Seasoned & Fashioned has a bright, citrus finish.

The Macallan Seasoned & Fashioned Crafted using The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old, The Macallan Seasoned & Fashioned has a bright, citrus finish. Ingredients

• 50ml The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old
• Sugar cube
• 2 dashes of orange bitters
• Fresh, clean ice