French Monkey
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French Monkey
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 2 oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
| 1⁄2 oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened) |
| 1 oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
Garnish: Lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE first three ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with just a splash of soda.
Review:
Apple, Scotch and elderflower, honeyed and floral.
History:
Created in 2006 by yours truly for our French friend, Xavier Padovani, who at the time was the man behind Monkey Shoulder whisky.
Nutrition:
One serving of French Monkey contains 177 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 16.54% alc./vol. (16.54° proof)
- 19.9 grams of pure alcohol
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