Scotch can be so fantastic in cocktails, and this drink by Alex Day is such a good example of that. What we like extra much here is the tiny addition of Green Chartreuse and of course the fresh mint. Very refreshing indeed.
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Recipe by Alex Day
Ingredients:
4 mint leaves 0,75 oz simple syrup 1 oz scotch 0,5 oz really smoky scotch (like Laphroaig) 0,25 oz Green Chartreuse 0,75 oz fresh lime juice
Mixing:
Muddle the mint with the simple syrup. Then add all other ingredients and shake with fresh ice. Fine strain into a rocks glass, over one large ice sphere. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Glassware:
rocks glass