The Glenmorangie Cherry Scojito

The Glenmorangie Cherry Scojito with Glenmorangie Lasanta Sherry Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

      
 

Fresh Cherry Scojito

There's Nothing Like Fresh Cherries in the Summer, in a Glass with Great Whisky

 
Ingredients (serves 2)

1/2 lemon - cut in 1/4" pieces

1/2 large lime - cut in 1/4" pieces

4 large Bing cherries - pitted

8 large mint leaves - torn in 1/2" pieces

8 large lemon-balm leaves (or lemon verbena) - torn in 1/2" pieces

1 teaspoon organic sugar

3 oz Glenmorangie, Lasanta Sherry Cask Highland single malt Scotch whisky

3/4 oz Cherry Heering

club soda or sparkling water

fresh Bing cherries as garnish

Step 1: Place the lemon, lime, cherries, mint, lemon balm and sugar in a mixing glass. Using a muddler, crush until the sugar has dissolved and the fruits have released their juices. Top with ice cubes, Scotch whisky and Cherry Heering. Shake vigorously until very cold.

Step 2: Fill 2 tumblers with ice. Strain the mixture into the glasses. Top with a little club soda or sparkling water. Garnish with a cherry and serve immediately.

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Viviane's Tips For Amazing Cocktails

        

1/ Use a muddler with spikes to make sure you crush the fruits thoroughly. The essence in the citrus zest will release all its precious flavor into your drink.

2/ "Over-sugaring" is no less than a sin! We tested all the Scojitos many times to come up with the perfect balance (the sugar should be barely perceptible): It was a hardship on us all... !

3/ Use large ice cubes. The drink will get cold faster when shaken and less diluted.

4/ Make only 2 drinks at a time - as the recipe is written. Muddling more than that is a bit hard and will affect the quality of your drink.

5/ Use fresh ingredients. As with cooking, the freshest ingredients will yield the most delicious cocktails.

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