Orange drink garnished with an orange wedge next to a menu saying 'Caribbean Mermaid' and a bottle of Lagavulin whisky

Lagavulin Caribbean Mermaid
Cocktail Recipe

Citrus

Sweet

Smoky

The Lagavulin Caribbean Mermaid is a vibrant whisky cocktail that pairs the distinctive smoky character of Islay single malt with bright tropical fruit flavours. Shaken with ice and served in a tall glass, the Caribbean Mermaid offers a modern, fruit-forward way to explore the bold flavour profile that Lagavulin whiskies are known for.

Ingredients

Lagavulin 16 Year Old
Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 750ml
0.75oz
Pineapple juice
0.75oz
Apricot liqueur
0.75oz
Orange juice
Orange wedge
1
Ice

Number of servings

01

Equipment

Highball glass
Cocktail shaker
Cocktail strainer
Skewer

Bartender tip: Never underestimate the power of a good shake - around 12 seconds is the perfect hard shake.

A jigger and a small jug pour alcohol and lime into a metal cocktail shaker.

A jigger and a small jug pour alcohol and lime into a metal cocktail shaker.

Method

STEP 01

Pour

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the whisky, pineapple juice and liqueur

STEP 02

Shake

Shake until the surface feels cold

STEP 03

Strain

Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice

STEP 04

Garnish

Top up the glass with orange juice and garnish with a skewered orange wedge

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