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The Clansman
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The Clansman
Photographed in a Classico Margot 25cl Old Fashioned
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Torabhaig Peated Single Malt Whisky |
| 2⁄3 oz | Disaronno amaretto |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
How to make:
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Garnish:
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Amontillado sherry - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A Godfather based on peated scotch whisky in place of blended scotch and with a splash of sherry to accompany the amaretto in the classic recipe.
History:
Created in April 2023 by yours truly using Caisteal Chamuis peated whisky which is named after Caisteal Chamuis (AKA Castle Camus) which was built on the east coast of Sleat, Isle of Skye by the MacLeod clan. A riff on the Godfather, this cocktail is named for these industrious builders and the MacDonald clan for which this castle became a stronghold.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 28.57% alc./vol. (28.57° proof)
- 22.9 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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The Scottish clans predate the band of slack-jawed, racist, inbred rednecks by more than a thousand years. I think that gives them ownership of the term ‘clansman’. On top of which, if someone does make an incorrect assumption and asks their barkeeper about the origin of the name, it makes a good talking point.