27 July marks National Scotch Day in the U.S – a day celebrated by whisky novices and connoisseurs alike, in appreciation of the simple pleasure of a fine Scotch. Monkey Shoulder, voted as the world’s top trending and bestselling Scotch whisky for three years in a row by Drinks International, recommends sticking to the world’s favourite drink in your celebrations this year, with a cheeky twist – the Lazy Old Fashioned.
This easy-to-make and pleasure-to-drink cocktail is best served shared, and enjoyed responsibly.
Lazy old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 50ml Monkey Shoulder Whiskey
- 10ml Sugar Syrup
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- Orange Zest
Preparation:
- Add Monkey Shoulder, sugar syrup, Angostura bitters and orange zest to a mixing glass
- Add cold, dry ice and stir
- Once dilution is reached, strain into glass over fresh ice
- Twist orange peel over glass
