Cocktails
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[Photograph: Wes Rowe]

Two whiskeys (Irish and single-malt Scotch) come together in this rich sour from Orson Salicetti of EVR in New York. Salicetti uses a housemade winter spice reduction to add depth, but you can substitute Angostura. If you like your cocktails tart, you may want to add a bit more lime.

About This Recipe

Yield: makes 1 cocktail
Active time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Special equipment: cocktail shaker and strainer

Ingredients

  • For the Agave Sour Mix:
  • 2 ounces fresh juice from about 2 limes
  • 1 ounce agave nectar
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  • For the cocktail:
  • 1 1/2 ounces Jameson Irish whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce single malt Scotch
  • 1/4 ounce Pimm's
  • 1 ounce agave sour mix
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish: orange twist

Procedures

  1. For the Agave Sour Mix: Mix lime juice and agave nectar until dissolved.

  2. For Each Cocktail: Add Irish whiskey and Scotch to a mixing glass filled with ice. Add Pimm's, agave sour mix, and Angostura. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass, garnish with orange twist, and serve.