North Sea Oil
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North Sea Oil
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Akvavit / Aquavit |
| 3⁄4 oz | Americano bianco |
| 1⁄2 oz | Torabhaig Peated Single Malt Whisky |
| 1⁄4 oz | Cointreau triple sec liqueur |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Americano bianco - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A dry, characterful aperitivo with aquavit at its heart and whisps of peaty whisky freshened by herbal citrus.
History:
Created in 2018 by Leo Robitschek at the NoMad Hotel in New York City and featured in his 2019 The NoMad Cocktail Book. Originally made with Laphroaig 10-Year Islay Scotch whisky.
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 28.23% alc./vol. (28.23° proof)
- 25.4 grams of pure alcohol
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