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A Scotsman In Paradise

Created and posted by sjdiaz21.
2 oz Blended Scotch, Famous Grouse
3⁄4 oz Crème de Banane, Giffard
1 t Allspice Dram, St. Elizabeth
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Pineapple juice
1 T Cream of coconut, Coco López
Instructions

Shake hard, fine strain, double rocks glass with crushed ice. Grated nutmeg garnish.

Notes

Coco Lopez is the most common coconut product used in cocktails. However, if you can get your hands on a high quality coconut puree, such as Perfect Puree of Napa Valley, I highly recommend adding some simple syrup to taste, and use that instead.

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Beta Cocktails by Maks Pazuniak and Kirk Estopinal

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Recent Discussion

  • Re Drunk Uncle, 15 hours ago Shawn C commented:

    Curated to list as authentic, added archive reference from 2018 for it already being served by Soole for 8 years at that time. Added 2010 as creation year. I had low expectations for the cocktail since peaty scotches can be tricky, but the peat and Cynar created unexpected synergy, and even my rather tired bottle of M&R Bianco didn't detract from that. I suspect Carpano Bianco would work well too. I used Laphroaig 10 yr Scotch.

  • Re Afternoon Siesta, 2 days 16 hours ago haresfur commented:

    This is nearly identical to "End of Days" with the exception of agave syrup vs demerara syrup and the amount of IPA (8 oz vs 1 oz). I took the suggestion in a previous comment and went with 6 oz, which seemed about right.

    Agree that this is more of a summer drink

  • Re Alpine Meadow, 3 days ago Mixin In Ansley commented:

    This is a really good, smart drink. The sweet vermouth, and the Genepy amount of somethings slightly more herbaceous than Gran Classico. Bright and delicious to sip.

  • Re The Last Worm, 3 days ago drinkingandthinking commented:

    Sweet, herbal, balance and depth. I love last word variations but this one has more than most. 5 stars!

  • Re Grand Hotel, 3 days 7 hours ago jello_jones commented:

    Used Plantation 5 star and Biutiful cava. Delicious. Strong coconut notes for some reason but I’m not mad at it.