The Peat Monster
Ardbeg and bourbon in a spec that amplifies both spirits' strengths — the Ardbeg provides coastal smoke and brine, the bourbon provides vanilla and oak, and the mole bitters stitch them into one monstrous, beautiful drink.
Served in a coupe glass · Difficulty: medium
Ingredients
- 1 oz Ardbeg 10yr Islay Scotch
- 1 oz Bourbon (Bulleit)
- 0.5 oz Amaro Montenegro
- 3 dashes Mole Bitters
- 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir 35 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express a wide orange peel over the surface; discard.