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Islay Daiquiri
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Islay Daiquiri
Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years |
| 1⁄2 oz | Torabhaig Peated Single Malt Whisky |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
| 4 drop | Difford's Daiquiri Bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
An aged rum Daiquiri with smoky peated whisky mellowed by rich honey.
History:
Created in January 2022 by yours truly at the Clocktower, Rye, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Islay Daiquiri contains 186 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 21.53% alc./vol. (21.53° proof)
- 18.3 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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