Here’s a cocktail recipe you may never have heard of. At least, I can’t find it on the net like so many others. It’s the Adelle Special, and it’s extremely simple but sublime. If you’re new to Scotch, this cocktail makes a lovely introduction to it. If you already love Scotch but occasionally want something more – or want to do something yummy with a cheap Scotch that’s not so good served neat – the Adelle Special is your answer. Ready for the recipe? Here goes:
Adelle Special
- 2 ounces Scotch
- 2 ounces Orange Curacao
Build the ingredients in a highball glass. Really doesn’t matter which order you pour them in. You cannot get this drink wrong. You could use an orange liqueur of any sort if you don’t have curacao on hand. You just don’t want blue curacao because very ugly things happen when you mix blue and amber.
This cocktail is best with a less expensive Scotch – even a cheap one. Glenfidditch – which I would call “inexpensive but not cheap” – has lovely pear and oak undertones that blend wonderfully with the orange. Besides, you don’t want to waste a really good whiskey that tastes great straight in a cocktail.
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Updated: November 26, 2010
Copyright: February 10, 2010
