Scotch Greenpoint
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A sophisticated cocktail that blends the rich flavors of Scotch with herbal notes, reminiscent of a classic Manhattan but with a unique twist.
History
The Scotch Greenpoint is thought to have emerged in the early 2000s as bartenders began to experiment with whiskey-based cocktails, adding herbal liqueurs to enhance complexity.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water while preparing.
Step 2.
- In a mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of Scotch whisky, 0.5 ounces of sweet vermouth, and 0.5 ounces of yellow Chartreuse.
Step 3.
- Add ice to the mixing glass and stir well until the mixture is well chilled and diluted.
Step 4.
- Discard the ice or water from the pre-chilled coupe glass.
Step 5.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with an orange twist, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on top.
Ingredients
2 ounces Scotch whisky
0.5 ounces Sweet Vermouth
0.5 ounces Yellow Chartreuse
1 piece Orange peel — twist (garnish)
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