Smoky Whisky Sour

Smoky Whisky Sour image
Serve in
an Old-fashioned glass...
1 shot Islay single malt Scotch whisky
1 shot Dewar's 12 Year Old Scotch whisky
1 shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
¾ shot Maple syrup
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters BUY
½ fresh Egg white
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker. DRY SHAKE (without ice) and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist & Angostura bitters drawn across foam

Comment:

Islay single malt and maple syrup add a distinctive smoky character to this otherwise classic Scotch Whisky Sour.

Origin:

Created in November 2014 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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