Alchemystique

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (8 ratings)

Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Old Fashioned 34cl

Ingredients:
1 12 oz Blended Scotch whisky
1 oz Lucano amaro
1 oz Coconut water
× 1 1 serving
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Prepare:

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and dried coconut slices (preferably toasted).

How to make:

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish:

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.
  2. Garnish with dried coconut slices.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10

Review:

Nutty coconut nestles harmoniously with Scotch whiskey and liquorice-forward amaro. Orange zest adds vitality and freshness.

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Variant:

Nutty Tom

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

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Matt’s Avatar Matt
10th July at 02:59
Very good cocktail - the scotch notes lead, but the Lucano jumps in quickly and really works well complementing the scotch. And while the coconut water isn't individually prominent, it works very well with the scotch and Lucano. Better than a Rob Roy, IMO. Although I prefer the Nutty Tom cocktail (has a gin base instead of scotch) - but that could change on my mood. Easy to make - highly recommended.
Peter McCarthy’s Avatar Peter McCarthy
25th May 2024 at 05:45
Would it make sense to link this with your Nutty Tom as variants since they're same ingredients with base spirit swapped (and ratio adjusted)?
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
25th May 2024 at 06:12
Thanks, Peter. I've added links as you suggest.