Pinnacle Recipe

Inspired by Loose Moose / Antler Room

Time7m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Base Spirits & Liqueurs

2 oz Blended Scotch whisky (or your favorite mellow single malt)

1/2 oz Aged rum (dark or Demerara)

1/2 oz Amaro (e.g., Averna or Montenegro)

Citrus & Sweetener

1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey to hot water)

Aromatic & Bitters

2 dashes Angostura bitters

1 dash Orange bitters

Finish & Garnish

1 to taste Large ice cube(s)

1 piece Lemon twist (expressed oils)

1 piece Optional: flamed orange peel

Method

Base Spirits & Liqueurs

Measure and combine

Add 2 oz blended Scotch, 0.5 oz aged rum, and 0.5 oz amaro into a mixing glass.

Citrus & Sweetener

Pour 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice and 0.5 oz honey syrup into the mixing glass with the spirits.

Aromatic & Bitters

Add 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters to the mixing glass. These provide spice and citrus backbone that balance the whisky and amaro.

Chill & Dilute

Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice. Stir briskly but smoothly for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 full strokes) until the glass is well chilled and slightly diluted. Aim for good clarity and a satin texture.

Finish & Garnish

Strain the cocktail over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass.

Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, run it around the rim, then drop it in. If using, flame an orange peel briefly over the glass to add a toasted citrus aroma, then discard or place on the drink.

Serve immediately.