An Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with a cherry and lemon peel garnish

Lagavulin x Mr Lyan Meadow Old Fashioned
Cocktail Recipe

Floral

Citrus

Honeyed

Inspired by the nature-led creativity of award-winning bartender Ryan “Mr Lyan” Chetiyawardana, this Meadow Old Fashioned pairs the smoky depth of Lagavulin 16 Year Old with delicate nettle and primrose blossom honey syrup, brightened by orange bitters and finished with fragrant lemon verbena for a fresh, meadow-like lift.

Ingredients

Lagavulin 16 Year Old
Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl
50ml
Nettle and primrose blossom honey syrup
10ml
Dashes of orange bitters
2
Lemon verbena sprig
If not available, use an orange peel and cherry
1
Ice

Number of servings

01

Equipment

Mixing glass
Rocks glass
Cocktail strainer
Spoon

Bartender tip: Stir until the outside of the mixing glass becomes very cold and slightly frosted, then strain over fresh ice.

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Method

STEP 01

Pour

Add the Lagavulin, syrup and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice

STEP 02

Stir

Stir the mixture well until it's very cold, then strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice

STEP 03

Garnish

Garnish with a lemon verbena sprig, or a traditional orange peel and cherry if you prefer

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