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Highland Diver: A Tropical Scotch Cocktail

Highland Diver: tropical whisky cocktail

Scotch is luau-ready in this Pearl Diver riff.

If you thought Scotch whisky would be out of place at a luau, think again. “The Highland Diver brings scotch into a more refreshing, approachable context—something you can enjoy in warmer weather without losing the integrity of the spirit,” says Ryan Liloia, head bartender at Clover Club. The whisky’s smoky backbone plays well with the sweetness and acidity of pineapple and lemon, while the coconut and honey add body and richness to this take on the tropical classic Pearl Diver. “It’s layered, balanced, and proof that whisky can be bright and versatile.”

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. blended Scotch whisky
  • 1/2 oz. pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz. unsweetened coconut cream
  • 1/2 oz. honey
  • 1/4 oz. cinnamon syrup
  • Tools:shaker, strainer
  • Glass:tropical mug
  • Garnish:fresh pineapple wedge and grated nutmeg

Preparation

Shake all of the ingredients with ice, strain into a mug filled with crushed ice, then garnish.
Cinnamon SyrupCombine 1 oz. of crushed cinnamon sticks with 3 cups simple syrup (1:1) in a pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Let sit at room temperature for up to 24 hours, then strain and bottle for use, keeping refrigerated for up to 4 weeks.

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