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Writers' Tears Copper Pot Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Make Writers' Tears Copper Pot Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz Writers' Tears Copper Pot Irish whiskey (or blended Irish whiskey)3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice1/2 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water)1/4 oz Orgeat (almond syrup) or Amaretto (optional for nutty layer)2 dashes Angostura bitters1 pc Egg white (large, optional for foam)

Garnish & Finish

1 to taste Ice (large cubes and crushed)1 pc Lemon twist1 sprinkle Freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)

Method

Cocktail

Make honey syrup

If you don't have honey syrup prepared, combine equal parts honey and warm water (for example 2 tablespoons honey + 2 tablespoons warm water). Stir until fully combined and let cool. Measure 0.5 oz for the cocktail.

Dry shake

In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz Writers' Tears Copper Pot, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, 0.25 oz orgeat or Amaretto (if using), 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 egg white (if using). Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 15–20 seconds to emulsify and build a silky foam.

Wet shake

Open the shaker, add ice (enough to fill the shaker about two-thirds). Seal and shake again vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and the exterior of the shaker becomes frosty.

Prepare glass

Fill a rocks glass or copper mug with crushed ice (or a large clear ice cube if you prefer). If using a copper mug, warm briefly with your hand so it doesn't fog the foam.

Strain

Double-strain the cocktail over the prepared ice using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to capture the egg white foam, pouring gently so the foam sits on top of the ice.

Garnish & Finish

Express a lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist over the surface and giving it a sharp fold to release oils, then run the peel around the rim and drop it onto the foam.

Add 2 small dashes of Angostura bitters on the foam (from earlier you may have omitted or used only in the mix) and, if desired, gently swirl with a toothpick to create a pattern.

Lightly grate a small amount of fresh nutmeg or cinnamon over the top for an aromatic finish, if desired.

Serve immediately with a short straw or stirrer and enjoy.