Smokey Banana Highland

**Description**: The Smokey Banana Highland is a daring and sophisticated cocktail that combines the unexpected sweetness of banana with the deep, smoky flavors of Islay single malt Scotch whisky, all while playing on the sharp contrasts of spice and sweetness. This cocktail introduces a harmonious blend of banana liqueur for sweetness, Drambuie for a honeyed herbal touch, maple and chili bitters for a unique depth of flavor, and a splash of Islay single malt Scotch whisky to tie in a profound smokiness that lingers after each sip. Designed for the adventurous palate, it's a drink that offers complexity and warmth, perfect for evenings that call for reflection and sophistication. **Ingredients**: - 1 oz Bols Banana Liqueur - 0.5 oz Drambuie - 2 dashes Maple Bitters - 2 dashes Chili Bitters - 1 oz Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky **Instructions**: 1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine Bols Banana Liqueur, Drambuie, Maple Bitters, and Chili Bitters. 2. Add the Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky to introduce a deep, smoky base. 3. Stir the mixture gently but thoroughly to chill and dilute just enough to marry the flavors together. 4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. **Glass**: Coupe The Smokey Banana Highland refrains from using any garnish to keep the focus purely on the interplay of flavors. The absence of garnishes ensures that nothing distracts from the drink's intended essence — a journey through sweetness, spice, and smoke.