Smoky Highland Mirage

Name: Smoky Highland Mirage
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz peated scotch whisky; 1/2 oz lemon juice; 1/2 oz honeyginger syrup; 1 Dash orange bitters; null ice; for garnish sprig of rosemary; null a small piece of natural wood or a rosemary sprig for smoking

Peaty whisky cocktail with smoked rosemary presentation

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

20%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

10g*

Ingredients:

a small piece of natural wood or a rosemary sprig for smoking

AI Request:A cocktail with Whisky base, with smoky flavor and smoke around the glass and have wonderful flavor. Cocktail look amazing the taste really well

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Smoky Highland Mirage is a visually stunning cocktail that encapsulates the essence of the Scottish Highlands with its peaty whisky base and innovative smoky presentation. The drink combines the deep, earthy flavors of a high-quality single malt Scotch with a touch of sweetness and citrus to create a balanced and complex cocktail. The real magic happens with the use of smoked rosemary and a special technique to encase the glass in a mesmerizing swirl of smoke, ensuring that both the aroma and flavor transport you straight to a cozy fireside in the Scottish countryside. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz Peated Scotch Whisky (preferably from Islay for its pronounced smoky characteristics) - 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 1/2 oz Honey-Ginger Syrup (equal parts honey, water, and fresh ginger simmered and cooled) - 1 Dash Orange Bitters - Fresh Ice - Sprig of Rosemary (for garnish) - A small piece of natural wood or a rosemary sprig for smoking **Method:** 1. Prepare your honey-ginger syrup in advance by combining honey, water, and sliced ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cool and strain. 2. In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the peated Scotch whisky, fresh lemon juice, honey-ginger syrup, and a dash of orange bitters. 3. Stir the mixture until well chilled. 4. Use a smoking gun with wood chips or a handheld torch to lightly char the end of a rosemary sprig or a small piece of natural wood. Capture the smoke in a clean snifter glass by covering it with an inverted glass or a coaster. 5. Quickly, but carefully, strain the cocktail into the smoke-infused snifter glass. 6. Garnish with the charred rosemary sprig or a fresh one for aroma and a touch of elegance. **Glassware:** Serve in a snifter glass to concentrate the aromatic smoke and smoky flavors, enhancing the sipping experience. The snifter's wide bowl and narrow rim also allow for a spectacular presentation of the swirling smoke around the glass, making the Smoky Highland Mirage not just a drink but an immersive experience. Enjoy the nuanced layers of flavor and the delightful interplay of smoke and whisky as you sip on the Smoky Highland Mirage, a cocktail that looks as amazing as it tastes.

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