Highland Park Scotch: It’s my Red Carpet “Xmas” Gift

Tis the season: Think Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Nat King Cole’s “Chestnuts Roasting on An Open Fire.” Enter Highland Park Scotch: Invite family and friends over and entertain with Red Carpet Drink Gift.

Kick off the season in style with a Red Carpet Drink Food Recipe: Highland Park Scotch Sliders, made with 12 year old Highland Park Scotch. “Highland Park is the perfect entry-level scotch,” remarks Toni-Lynn Gross, Key Accounts Manager, Edrington Group. “It has a light, sophisticated smokiness. Served neat, it’s spot on. In fact: It’s gender neutral; both women and men order it regularly.”

The Highland Park portfolio:
• 12 year old. First proprietary bottling. Smooth, balanced, rich.
• 15 year old. Rich with a light floral flavor.
• 18 years old. Balanced with a toffee sweetness.
• 25 year old. Deep amber whisky with heather, honey and a hint of peat.
• 30 year old. Available in limited quantities. Full palate, soft honey and nutty toffee. Long rich finish.
• 40 year old. Award winning whisky. Elegant, spicy and aromatic with rich dark fruits, nutmeg and cinnamon.

Highland Park Scotch Sliders
2 pounds ground meat
Use beef, turkey, pork
1/3 tsp. salt
1/3 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup Highland Park 12 year
1 whole onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
12 slider buns
BBQ sauce
Sliced dill pickle chips

Mix the first 8 ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
Once mixed form about 12 small meatballs and then flatten into small patties.
When flattened place either on grill, either outdoor or stove top.
Cook on either side for about 6 minutes or until desired inside temperature.
(Cook to at least 125 degrees).
Once done place on sliders bun and garnish with a dill pickle chip and a dab of BBQ sauce.

Cheers: Enjoy your scotch sliders!