Spanish Moss Cocktail
Infuse your senses with the intriguing flavors of the Spanish Moss Cocktail—a bold, herbal drink that’s as striking to the palate as it is to the eye. This inventive cocktail combines the botanical elegance of gin with the earthy depth of Green Chartreuse, balanced perfectly with a splash of fresh lime juice and the subtle sweetness of honey syrup. A smoky Scotch whisky float adds a tantalizing layer of complexity, while a charred rosemary sprig garnish lends an aromatic finish that ties the entire experience together. Ready in just five minutes, this recipe is a showstopper for cocktail enthusiasts looking to impress with a refined yet approachable drink. Perfect for dinner parties or intimate evenings, the Spanish Moss Cocktail brilliantly showcases smoky, herbal, and citrusy notes in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 0.25 oz Smoky Scotch whisky
- 1 sprig Fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 cup Ice
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add gin, Green Chartreuse, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup to the shaker.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine all the ingredients.
Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
Using the back of a spoon, gently float the smoky Scotch whisky on top of the drink.
Lightly char the tip of a rosemary sprig using a kitchen torch or lighter, then use it as a garnish for the cocktail. The aroma of the rosemary will enhance the drink's herbal and smoky notes.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
