The Celtic Buck
A sophisticated cocktail that combines Scotch whisky with pear nectar, homemade allspice syrup, and ginger ale. This elegant drink is garnished with fresh pear slices and a cinnamon stick for an aromatic finish.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon allspice
- •2 cups sugar
- •2 cups water
- •¼ cup Scotch whisky
- •2 tablespoons pear nectar
- •1 tablespoon lemon juice
- •6 cubes ice
- •3 tablespoons ginger ale
- •3 slices pear
- •1 stick cinnamon
- •1 piece toothpick
- •2 pieces straws
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
If using whole allspice, in spice or coffee grinder, buzz until powdery (about 20 seconds)
1 min
- 2.
In medium saucepan over moderately high heat, combine 2 cups water and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil, then stir in allspice. Remove from heat and let stand 45 minutes. Strain through fine-mesh sieve. (Syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated, tightly covered, up to 3 weeks.)
50 min
- 3.
In cocktail shaker, combine Scotch, pear nectar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon allspice syrup. Fill with ice and shake 20 seconds. Strain drink into tall glass filled with fresh ice. Top with ginger ale.
2 min
- 4.
To garnish, insert toothpick through pear slices to create fan. Tuck fan into top of glass, then add cinnamon stick and straws.
2 min
