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Capercaillie

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (37)
Capercaillie image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Blended Scotch whisky
5⁄12 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
1⁄3 fl oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
5⁄6 fl oz Pineapple juice
5⁄12 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Essence Cocktail Bowl 31cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Capercaillie contains 201 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 17.15% alc./vol. (34.31° proof)
  • 22.1 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created in the 1990s by London bartender Wayne Collins. This Scotch whisky-based cocktail is named after a variety of large woodland grouse and sadly UK's Capercaillie population has declined to such a degree that the bird is at risk of extinction.

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Review

Scotch whisky adds a delicately malty backbone to this zesty and fruity, delicately honeyed anytime cocktail.

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Comments & Discussion

jill andrews
Whisky and pineapple are surprisingly wonderful bedfellows. Fruity, balanced and very, very satisfying.
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Usually with recipes demanding intricate specs, I expect greatness. This has been the best drink I've tried all day. Smells like pineapple death, but tastes like Drambuie in Tropicalia.
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Deliciously rich and fruity. Maybe veering towards after-dinner, but still nice and delicious. Every element is present and tasteful.
score: 3
Jeremy Harrold
A fruity delight. Not too sweet (remarkably) with a mild sour edge. I used a slightly peated blend which added another level. Interesting enough not to just glug.
score: 2
Letti Penguin Premium Member
I’m not always a fan of whisky, or pineapple, based cocktails, but tried this cocktail of the day and really liked it. Lovely mix of fruit flavours and earthy whisky backnotes.
score: 4

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