Singleton Swizzle Cocktail
The Singleton Swizzle cocktail is a shaken drink that enables one to appreciate its complex flavours with each swirl. Best served in a tall glass over crushed or cubed ice to enable the tastes to open up and evolve gradually, the swizzle technique keeps the drink active and well-balanced, providing a unique texture while maintaining depth - making it appropriate for casual and formal settings.
Ingredients
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- 15mL The Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old (or any single malt Scotch whisky of choice)
- 15mL Amontillado sherry
- 10mL honey syrup
- 10mL ginger syrup
- 10mL fresh lime juice
- 6nos fresh mint leaves
- Crushed or cubed ice
- for garnish Mint sprig
Method
- Step 1
Lightly muddle mint leaves in a tall glass to release their aroma before adding the lime juice, honey syrup and ginger syrup.
- Step 2
Pour in the scotch whisky and Amontillado sherry, then fill the glass with crushed or cubed ice.
- Step 3
Stir briskly for 15-20 seconds, swizzling up and down with a bar spoon to chill and distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Step 4
Add more ice as needed, garnish with a mint leaf and serve with a swizzle mixing wand and straw.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Honey syrup should be blended in a 1:1 ratio with warm water for seamless integration; raw honey alone will not work well with cold drinks.
Preparation Tip 2
Lime juice adds brightness and acidity; use only fresh juice and prevent overuse, as too much acid will dull the scotch whisky’s character.
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