Macallan 12 Year Highland Recipe
Make Macallan 12 Year Highland Recipe in just 6m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Spirit
Citrus and Sweetening
Texture and Aromatics
Ice and Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill a rocks glass by placing it in the freezer for 1–2 minutes or filling with ice and letting it sit briefly, then discard the ice.
- 2
Set up a cocktail shaker with fresh ice to chill and dilute the drink evenly.
Cocktail Assembly
- 3
Base measurement
Pour 60 ml Macallan 12 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky into the shaker.
- 4
Add citrus and sweetness
Add 22 ml fresh lemon juice and 22 ml simple syrup to the shaker.
- 5
Add texture
Add 1 egg white to the shaker to create a silky foam.
- 6
Aromatics and balance
Add 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
Chill, Strain, and Serve
- 7
Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 15–20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and build foam.
- 8
Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 15–20 seconds to chill and slightly dilute.
- 9
Double strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice (or serve up if preferred).
- 10
Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
