Charming Man [Cocktail Recipe]

Charming Man at Yves

Charming Man [Cocktail Recipe]

October 2, 2017 –––––– Whisky Advocate

Even scotch skeptics will want seconds of this strong, spicy Charming Man, says creator Aaron Blakely, head bartender at Yves in New York City.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1½ oz. Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt or other blended malt scotch
  • ¾ oz. cinnamon syrup (recipe below)
  • ¼ oz. St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram
  • 1 oz. lemon juice
  • 3 oz. Aval Cider or other dry cider
  • Garnish: freshly grated cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass. Top with cider and garnish with cinnamon.

How to make Cinnamon Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 cinnamon sticks

Bring water to a boil. Add sugar and dissolve. Remove from heat and add cinnamon sticks. Let steep overnight, then strain into a container with a lid. Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.