Bars around the globe are greeting guests with seasonal cocktail menus. Mixologists and their teams are fixing up everything from non-alcoholic cocktails to riffs on classics like the Tom Collins. Some are showcasing cool ingredients like calamansi while others are spotlighting spirits from far-away places.
By now, you probably know about a few of the top Japanese whisky brands. The category continues to grow and some of the best options in the market come from the Land of the Rising Sun. These spirits are working their way into not only Highballs, but cocktails of all kinds, in cities all over the planet.
Sure, winter can spell warm cocktails. We love a good Hot Toddy recipe and Irish Coffee recipe. But it’s also good to have some other options in your back pocket.
This recipe comes to us from The Ariston, a cocktail bar in Nashville. Read on for details.
Paper Lantern
The brainchild of Alex Howard over at The Ariston, this drink hits all the high notes. Oh, and let’s prime citrus season, so pick out the best lemon you can find.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky
- 1/4 ounce Giffard Apricot Liqueur
- 1/4 ounce Amaro Nardini
- 1/2 ounce ginger syrup
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- Soda
- Lemon for garnish
Method:
- Build in a Collins glass with ice and garnish with lemon.
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