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Scotch with pineapple and lemon, sharpened by a dash of absinthe — a fruity, smoky sour from the old books. Unexpected and good.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken
Ingredients
- Blended Scotch2 ounces
- Pineapple Juice1 ounce
- Fresh Lemon Juice½ ounce
- Simple Syrup¼ ounce
- Absinthe1 dash
Directions
Shake Scotch, pineapple juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and absinthe with ice. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
Notes
A pre-Prohibition classic documented in early manuals. The pineapple-and-Scotch pairing is the surprise; absinthe ties it together.