The Whisky Club
425 Alvarado Street, Monterey
Mitchel Sawhney has one of the world’s largest collections of Laphroaig 40-year-old scotches and has always enjoyed the peaty and smoky flavors of Islay scotches. But he realizes this flavor profile can be too strong initially, especially for bourbon aficionados, so his Laphroaig Immunity Cocktail has been created to softly introduce the peaty flavor, with a little added froth and boost for fall and winter immunity.
2 ounces Laphroaig Select
¾ ounce immunity shot (freshly pressed turmeric, ginger and echinacea juice)
¾ ounce honey syrup
5 drops freshly pressed ginger juice
5 drops of Peychaud’s bitters
1 egg white
Orange peel, for garnish
Candied orange twist, for garnish
Candied ginger, for garnish
1 Luxardo cherry, for garnish
Spritz a rocks glass with Laphroaig 10-year-old scotch. Add all ingredients except egg white to a cocktail shaker and stir. Add white of 1 egg. Dry shake for about 15 seconds, then add ice and shake for another 30 seconds to create the froth and ensure ingredients meld. Pour into rocks glass over fresh ice. Flame an orange peel and rim the glass, if desired. Garnish with a candied orange twist, speared candied ginger and Luxardo cherry.
