Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
2/3 fl oz | Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez |
2/3 fl oz | Spanish brandy |
1/3 fl oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
1/6 fl oz | Caisteal Chamuis peated scotch whisky |
1/6 fl oz | Pedro Ximénez sherry |
1/6 fl oz | Bigallet China China Amer |
1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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Review:
Stir well, dilution is key to this richly flavoured cocktail which has currant and dried fruit notes.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2021 by Jessica Lambert at Vol. 39 Bar at The Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of Spanish Armada contains 146 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 22.63% alc./vol. (45.26° proof)
- 14.8 grams of pure alcohol
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