Nutmeg is often used on a Whisky Sour or a Flip.Written by Andy Upchurch, Owner, Bin 110. That could be nutmeg, or a dusting of chocolate, or the spritz of a citrus twist. Something scattered on top can mask this very well. Egg can sometimes omit an ‘egginess’ or sulphuric note that can throw off a well-balanced cocktail. Number two: a grating of nutmeg is greatly utilised on a cocktail with egg white or whole egg in them. Nutmeg has long been used on cocktails for a couple of excellent reasons. Classically used on a Manhattan or Whisky Sour but was also employed on a myriad of retro drinks, but often the lurid, bleached ‘cocktail cherry’ version. In cherry season we’ll show you how to preserve the fruit to last all year. Known for their richness, cherries allow for the enhancement of fruit-forward modifiers like sweet vermouth or maraschino liqueur. It works well on an Old Fashioned, a Sour, a Boulevardier or a Manhattan among many others. It will heighten the sweetness of whisky or modifiers like sweet vermouth. Unlike the juice of an orange, the oil contained in the skin is thick and sweet. The oil expressed from a twist spritzed onto the surface of a drink brings a sweet, rich, acidity. You might be au fait with using a lemon twist on a Martini but try it on a Sazerac, an Old Pal or a more mellow Manhattan. Lemon TwistsĪ lemon twist, like an orange twist contains oils sweeter than the juice you might be more familiar with using in your kitchen. This list isn’t exhaustive and it isn’t a bible. They also quite happily cross-pollinate so feel free to experiment. We’ve selected some of our favourites and included why we love them. There are lots of options for garnishing whisky cocktails. This “bastardisation” may offend some purists but we think if you put an incredible whisky into a cocktail you end up with an incredible Whisky Sour. However, you may also want to pop that venerable liquid into a whisky sour. When you’re enjoying a 25-year-old Scotch from Islay, you may prefer to sit and appreciate its nuances without distraction or you may want to add a few drops of water (a lower alcohol content will assist in your impression of flavour). Whisky served neat will always be its most traditional serve - and for people who baulk at adding ice we suggest they may not have ever had the opportunity to enjoy a single malt served when the weather is over 35 degrees (perhaps not a uniquely Australian problem but certainly one we face more than most whisky-appreciating areas). That being said, we’re also here to give great advice so if you ever have a question about serving your favourite drink, get at us! And otherwise, here are some thoughts about how and why to garnish whisky drinks.Ī neat tot of whisky is a joyous thing. Life is full of pressure and responsibilities and after a long day, we believe the best way to fix yourself a drink is just the way you like it. Understandably, when you take into account the considerable time and effort that goes into producing some of these whiskies.Īt Archie Rose, we believe in enjoying your drink, your way. The drinks world is full of purists, none more so than in the whisky world.
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