Method
- Add the blended Scotch whisky, lemon juice and honey-ginger syrup* into a shaker tin.
- Add ice and shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass and top with the Islay single malt Scotch.
- Garnish with lemon peel or candied ginger.
*To make honey-ginger syrup: On the stovetop, combine 1 cup honey, 1 cup water and a 6-inch piece of peeled and coined/sliced ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then let simmer on low for 5 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to steep overnight. Strain out solids with a cheesecloth.
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