The Kumquat Scojito with Glenmorangie, Nectar d'Or, Sauternes Cask Highland Single Malt Whisky

Kumquat Scojito

The Scojto Cocktail For Citrus Lovers

Ingredients (serves 2)

6 large kumquats - halved

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

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

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

2 teaspoons organic sugar

3 oz Glenmorangie, Nectar d'Or, Sauternes Cask Highland single malt Scotch whisky

3/4 oz Drambuie

2 dashes angostura bitters

club soda or sparkling water

kumquats as garnish
fresh basil as garnish

Step 1: Place the kumquats, lime, basil, mint 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, Drambuie and bitters. 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 kumquat and a basil leaf and serve immediately.

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.