Golden Ginger Whisky Smash

The Golden Ginger Whisky Smash is a modern classic cocktail created by Sam Ross at the Milk & Honey bar in New York City. This sweet, tart, and spicy drink features a blend of blended scotch, lemon juice, and homemade honey-ginger syrup, perfectly balanced with a touch of Islay single malt scotch. This cocktail is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, reminiscent of a Whiskey Sour but with a unique twist.

Golden Ginger Whisky Smash

A modern classic cocktail featuring a blend of scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup, garnished with a piece of candied ginger.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • 2 oz blended scotch
  • 1/4 oz Islay single malt scotch
  • 3/4 oz honey-ginger syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine blended scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top the drink with Islay single malt scotch.
  5. Optionally, garnish with a piece of candied ginger.