Smoke of Scotland

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Serve in
a Martini glass...
2 shot Islay single malt Scotch whisky
½ shot Martini Extra Dry vermouth BUY
½ shot St Germain Elderflower Liqueur BUY
⅛ shot Cynar
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Grapefruit zest twist (flamed)

Comment:

Smoky, with floral and tropical fruit notes from the elderflower liqueur and added complexity from the vermouth and Cynar.

Origin:

Created in 2007 by Vincenzo Marianella at Providence, Los Angeles, USA.

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