No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Tam o' Shanter
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 fl oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
| 2/3 fl oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 1/3 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in a Speakeasy Nick & Nora 4.75oz
Method
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of dust with freshly grated nutmeg & Fragata Green Olive.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Tam o' Shanter contains 102 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0.9 standard drinks
- 18.63% alc./vol. (37.25° proof)
- 12 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
Named after Scottish Poet Robert Burns' 1790 narrative poem, the origins of this classic cocktail are lost in time.
Review
A Blood & Sand without the blood (cherry brandy) so drier. The dusting of nutmeg is critical to the success of this old-school classic.
Variations/similar cocktails
Jones' Complete Bar Guide (1997) includes a Tam o' Shanter served long and hot in a highball glass: 60ml Scotch, 7.5ml lemon juice, 5ml sugar syrup, top with hot water; garnish with nutmeg, cinnamon stick and 3 cloves.
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