Humble Pie

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (21 ratings)

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Ingredients:
1 oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
1 oz Blended Scotch whisky
16 oz Monin Ginger Syrup
0.08 oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram liqueur
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
2 grind Black pepper
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare skewered crystallised ginger for garnish.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  5. Garnish with skewered crystallised ginger.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

Apple brandy and scotch whisky with ginger, pimento dram and black pepper spice.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2018 by Sean Hoard, Beverage Director at Pépé le Moko in Portland, Oregon, USA.

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Dominic Cooper’s Avatar Dominic Cooper
27th December 2022 at 22:47
Way too strong
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
23rd April 2022 at 00:27
Very nice. Does benefit from some time to rest after stirred. The flavours blend together better with the rest, and tastes become softer. Nice for before dinner.