Name: The Dandy (by Iain Meldrum)
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Speyside single malt; 30 ml Gentian liqueur; 30 ml Bianco/blanc/blanco vermouth; 3 drop Saline solution 4:1

The Dandy (by Iain Meldrum)
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Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Ingredients:
1 oz	Speyside single malt Scotch whisky
1 oz	Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Salers etc)
1 oz	Strucchi Bianco Vermouth
3 drop	Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water)

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How to make:

Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
Prepare rosemary sprig for garnish.
STIR all ingredients with ice.
STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Garnish with rosemary sprig.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Bianco/blanc/blanco vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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Review:

Dry and slightly on the bitter side of bittersweet, single malt scotch, gentian liqueur and dry vermouth sit well together in this appealing aperitif-style cocktail.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2017 by Iain Meldrum at Michael Neave Kitchen & Whisky Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland. Iain's original recipe called for 25ml single malt scotch (sweet & fruity), 25ml Suze, 25ml Dolin Blanc and 3 drops 5% saline solution.

Iain says, "The Boulevardier cocktail got its name from Parisian urbanites and fashion-followers. This pale, Scotch-based version takes its name from the British (and particularly Scottish Border) word for a man-about-town. It's also a nod to that other famous Scottish product, the Dandy comic."

Nutrition:

One serving of The Dandy (by Iain Meldrum) contains 164 calories

Alcohol content:

1.3 standard drinks
19.93% alc./vol. (19.93° proof)
18 grams of pure alcohol

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Frederic D.

16th April at 00:42

I didn't love this drink, unfortunately. I agree that it is well balanced, and that the saline is essential. My issue is mostly that I don't think this particular combination of flavors works that well, at least for my palate.

Mookie

16th January at 22:52

I honestly wasn't sure about this one and I was really happy with how balanced it is - I feel like that saline is especially important here. Will try splitting bianco and dry vermouth next time

Matan Lieberman

27th September 2024 at 21:56

Way too bitter for me. Perhaps it should be blanc vermouth instead not dry?

Simon Difford

12th October 2024 at 17:29

Agreed! I've switched to bianco vermouth. Many thanks.

Tony Jones

4th November 2023 at 18:20

I feared the mild Speyburn would be overwhelmed here but it still shone through. Noilly and Suze play well together too.
I wish I had some rye whiskey to try too.