The Buchanita cocktail mixes Scotch with pineapple juice. (We’ll wait while our Scottish ancestors roll over in their graves.) But don’t mind them—Scotch doesn’t need to be fussy or only consumed neat in a Glencairn glass beside a pipette of water. That’s especially true when you’re dealing with an easygoing blended Scotch like Buchanan’s 12-Year. The 80-proof whisky has a light profile that’s full of orange, honey and mild chocolate, and it mixes well with fruit juices like citrus and pineapple. You can score the refreshing drink at stadium concessions, bars and fan zones throughout the World Cup, or make it yourself for at-home watch parties.
Buchanan’s Blended Scotch Whisky is going all in on the World Cup. They’re an “Official Supporter” of the tournament, and they recently partnered with global ambassador Rauw Alejandro for the debut of his new track, “Dando Vueltas.” This marks the latest chapter in the brand’s broader campaign celebrating the energy, rhythm and sense of family that Latinos bring to the game. Buchanan’s has also released a limited-edition bottle collection designed by Kids of Immigrants to further celebrate the sport’s global nature.
As Rauw says to close the video, “If life was more like football, borders wouldn’t matter, every language would connect us, and we would all celebrate together.”
How to make the Buchanita cocktail
No one wants to play mixologist at their World Cup watch party. So stock a cooler with beer, then grab a bottle of Buchanan’s 12 and some fresh pineapple juice, and you’ve got everything you need to watch soccer for the next five weeks.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Buchanan’s 12 Year DeLuxe Blended Scotch Whisky
- 5 oz fresh pineapple juice
- pineapple leaf for garnish
Preparation: Combine Buchanan’s whisky and fresh pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a lowball glass over fresh ice, and garnish with a pineapple leaf.
