Thief of Hearts Recipe
A pale, delicate Scotch and dry vermouth drink layered with apple and pear brandies, maraschino and a few drops of smoky Islay whisky.
- Category: Popular
- Glass: Coupe glass
- ABV: 25%
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- Scotch whisky30 ml (1 oz)
- Dry vermouth30 ml (1 oz)
- Calvados15 ml (0.5 oz)
- Maraschino liqueur7.5 ml (0.3 oz)
- Pear brandy (Poire Williams)7.5 ml (0.3 oz)
- Honey syrup1 tsp
- Orange bitters1 dash
- Islay Scotch whisky3 drop
How to Make It
- Add everything except the Islay whisky to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Drop the Islay whisky on the surface and float a thin cucumber slice.
Garnish
Cucumber slice
The Story
A contemporary stirred drink built the way modern bars layer small measures: two orchard-fruit brandies and a smoky float around a light Scotch base.
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