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Alchemystique
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Alchemystique
Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Old Fashioned 34cl
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
| 1 oz | Lucano amaro |
| 1 oz | Coconut water |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist expressed and discarded. Adorn with dried coconut (preferably toasted).
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Nutty coconut nestles harmoniously with Scotch whiskey and liquorice-forward amaro. Orange zest adds vitality and freshness.
Variant:
History:
Created in March 2024 by yours truly at The Clocktower, Rye, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Alchemystique contains 183 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 19.8% alc./vol. (19.8° proof)
- 20.8 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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