Most of us believe that a single malt Scotch Whisky can only be drunk neat, but the Young Blood cocktail has been designed to turn that idea on its head.
As Cory O’Brien-Pniewski from Dead Rabbit in New York points out, Aberfeldy 12 has some nice floral and citrusy honey-ed notes to it that can play really well in a cocktail.
To accentuate those notes and allow them to shine, O’Brien-Pniewski paired the Whisky with Blood Orange Juice and Lemon Juice, as well as Italicus (which is a Bergamot Liqueur).
A bright, dry, citrus-forward drink, the Young Blood showcases how well Aberfeldy can work with bold flavours and still stand out
For more information on Aberfeldy, go to aberfeldy.com
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Young Blood
Ingredients
- 2 dash Orange Bitters
- 0.75oz Lemon Juice
- 0.5oz Housemade Blood Orange Cordial (Blood Orange Juice, Honey & Rose Water)
- 0.5oz Italicus
- 0.25oz Skinos Mastiha
- 0.75oz Cocchi Americano
- 1.5oz Aberfeldy 12
Instructions
Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, then double strain into a rocks glass
Garnish with grated nutmeg
