Developed at the height of the cherry season
This is Christmas in a glass! Best enjoyed sitting by a crackling fire.
I created this first using Glenfiddich 12 yo, but decided a more robust blended scotch with a slight hint of peaty smoke works best (e.g. Black Bottle).
Smokey, slightly sweet with warming spice.
The tasting notes are chocolate covered cherries with a vanilla burst.
Inspired by classic tiki recipes, this extra boozy nightcap is just what santa needs to get through his busiest night of the year.
Just a little muddle, just enough to break the cloves and cherry into the bottom of the shaker glass. Double strain is important to get all the clove pieces
I could not list them on the Diffords maker, but the use of dates really is essential. That leathery, dried fruit aspect backed by the maraschino and tannin
This cocktail has the taste of an elevated whiskey sour with the hint of cinnamon, cherry and bitterness while being refreshing and a drink suitable to
The drink has a lot of intensity and complexity whilst remaining perfectly balanced. This drink has the cherry flavour on the forefront whilst providing
For fans of Old Fashioned and Manhattans but using completely different ingredients. A nice after dinner sipper, if I do say so myself.
Flavor notes: furity, citrus, herbal
Putting all together the Christmas elements and flavors and turning into a cocktail
This is a delicious brunch cocktail!
Created for the cherry herring cocktail contest. Pairs two of my favorite flavors, chocolate and cherry and adds in a nice Demerara rum for a great festive
You could sub out any Whisky in place of rye whisky and it would be a hit. I have used knob creek quarter oak cask too and it was beyond delicious.
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