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Dark & Smoky
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Peated single malt whisky |
| 4 1/3 fl oz | Thomas Henry Ginger Beer |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Highball
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange or lime slice wheel or wedge.
Method
- POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
- Briefly STIR.
Garnish
- Garnish with orange or lime slice wheel or wedge.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Dark & Smoky contains 177 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 9.31% alc./vol. (18.63° proof)
- 16.3 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a drink created by the mysterious folk at Caisteal Chamuis.
Review
Where there's smoke there's fire – in this case peat smoke and fiery ginger spice.
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