Cocktail recipe

Thief of Hearts

A stirred cocktail featuring Scotch whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Apple Brandy.

Thief of Hearts cocktail

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Scotch Whisky
  • 30 ml Dry Vermouth
  • 15 ml Apple Brandy
  • 7.5 ml Maraschino Liqueur
  • 7.5 ml Pear Brandy (Williams)
  • 1 barspoon Honey Syrup
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • 3 Islay Scotch Whisky

Method

  1. Stir the Scotch Whisky, vermouth, apple brandy, Maraschino Liqueur, pear brandy, honey syrup, and orange bitters with ice, reserving the Islay whisky.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  3. Add three drops of the Islay whisky to the surface. Optional garnish: float a cucumber slice on top.
  4. Optional garnish: cucumber slice.