French Monkey

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
2	fl oz	Dewar's 12 Year Old Scotch whisky
½	fl oz	St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
½	fl oz	Pressed apple juice
1	fl oz	Soda (club soda)

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How to make:

SHAKE first three ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with just a splash of soda.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Apple, Scotch and elderflower, honeyed and floral.

About:

Created in 2006 by yours truly (Simon Difford) for our French friend, Xavier Padovani, who at the time was the man behind Monkey Shoulder whisky.

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