Combining “regular” scotch with a really smoky one combines the best of both scotch worlds. You get the smoothness and roundness plus a hint of that burnt smokiness that we appreciate so much.
The fresh mint brightens up everything here, adding a vegetal touch that’s both refreshing and even a bit up-lifting.
Smoke and Mirrors
Recipe by Alex Day
Ingredients:
4 mint leaves
0,75 oz simple syrup
1 oz scotch
0,5 oz smoky scotch
0,75 oz fresh lime juice
2 dashes absinthe
Mixing:
In a shaker muddle the mint with the simple syrup and then add all other ingredients. Shake with fresh ice and fine-strain into a rocks glass, over a large ice cube.
Glassware:
rocks