Hair of the Dog

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Serve in
a Martini glass...
3 spoon Runny honey
2 shot Dewar's 12 Year Old Scotch whisky
1 shot Single cream / half-and-half
1 shot Milk
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How to make:

STIR honey with Scotch until honey dissolves. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Dust with grated nutmeg

Comment:

This drink's name and reputation as a hangover cure may lead you to assume it tastes unpleasant. In fact, honey, whisky and cream combine wonderfully.

Origin:

Traditionally drunk as a pick-me-up hangover cure.

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