The Glenmorangie Pomegranate Scojito

The Pomegranate Ginger Scojito with Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Port Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

      
 

Pomegranate Scojito     with Ginger

This Cocktail is SO Refreshing You'll Wish Monday Would Never Come
 
Ingredients (serves 2)

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

1/4" slice fresh ginger root - peeled and coarsely chopped

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

2 teaspoons organic sugar

3 oz Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Port Cask Highland single malt Scotch whisky

1 1/2 oz pure pomegranate juice concentrate

club soda or sparkling water

candied ginger as garnish
mint leaves as garnish

Step 1: Place the lime, ginger, mint and sugar in a mixing glass. Using a muddler, crush until the sugar has dissolved and the lime has released its juice. Top with ice cubes, Scotch whisky and pomegranate juice. 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 the candied ginger and a mint leaf 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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