Debonair

2 1⁄2 oz Scotch (Single Malt: Oban or Springbank)
1 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir and Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish: Lemon Twist

History

Created by Gary Regan, made famous by Dale Degroff in the Rainbow Room.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Gary Regan
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

In: Teague, S. "I'm Just Here for the Drinks." (2018). pg. 83. Also in Regan, Gary. "The Joy of Mixology." (2003). p.246

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  • A drink that is very representative of the time in which is was created, but doesn't quite hold up for me.
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Comments

Also works with Irish instead of Scotch: we call that a De Chineal Maith (Irish for “of a good nature”)
Also works with Tennessee Sour Mash instead of Scotch: we call that variation a Good Lookin’