I was never much of a Scotch fan, but when I got an invite to attend The Black Grouse Scotch cocktail contest I thought to myself: “I’m not turning down free booze. Tanner, let’s go!” The party featured four amazing bartenders mixing drinks all evening long. Let me tell you, scotch may not sound like girly alcohol to you, but when mixed well, the cocktail concoction can be absolutely delightful. I am a Scotch convert!
Blackbird Swizzle (created by Frank Cisneros)
2 oz. The Black Grouse
.75 oz. Lime Juice
.5 oz. Pineapple Juice
.5 oz. Orgeat Syrup
.25 oz. Cinnamon Syrup
Angostura Bitters
Mole Bitters
Directions
Swizzle/whip shake on 3 kold draft cubes in a tall fluted pilsner glass filled with crushed ice. Top heavily with dashed angostura and mole bitters. Add more crushed ice. Garnish with a pineapple leaf.
[Image: Jamie Falkowski]
