The wet season beckons a very cold period, commonly known as the Kenyan winter. For those who have interacted with your grandparents, the older generation or keen biology students will appreciate that sometimes layers of clothing do not always guarantee warmth but instead understand that warmth is generated from inside the body. With this understanding Paul Gachoi, the Singleton Brand Ambassador has curated the perfect cold weather fixes to keep you warm and then some. Let’s dive right into them.

Singleton Hot Toddy

Gachoi describes this as a gentler, fruit-forward twist on the classic.

Ingredients:

· Singleton whisky 12yrs 50ml

· Hot water

· Honey 30ml

· Fresh lemon juice 30ml

· Cinnamon stick

According to Gachoi this works because of Singleton’s natural sweetness, which blends seamlessly with honey and citrus without getting too sharp or smoky. 

Spiced Singleton Old Fashioned

Gachoi says this leans into warmth and depth without overpowering the whisky.

Ingredients:

· Singleton whisky 15yrs 50ml

· Brown sugar syrup (or demerara)

· Angostura bitters

· Orange peel

· Clove or star anise

He describes this profile as smooth, slightly spicy, with a rounded finish—great for slow sipping on cold nights.

Singleton Ginger Penicillin (Lighter Style)

Gachoi says the Singleton Ginger Penicillin is a softer take on the classic smoky drink.

Ingredients:

· Singleton whisky 12yrs 50ml

· Honey-ginger syrup

· Fresh lemon juice

· Optional: small float of smoky Scotch (if available)

Gachoi says this works since Singleton isn’t heavily peated making this version more approachable but still warming and spicy.

Singleton Irish Coffee–Style Serve (Dessert Feel)

Gachoi makes this twist using Scotch instead of Irish whisky because it is premium and readily available.

Ingredients:

· Singleton whisky 12yrs 50ml

· Hot coffee

· Brown sugar

· Lightly whipped cream

The single malt whisky connoisseur says this has a smooth, creamy, and slightly malty flavour and is just perfect for after dinner in cold weather.

There is no reason to dread the cold Kenyan evening because according to Gachoi, a perfect cocktail is just about enough to keep the cold away.