Ingredients
- 1½ ozscotch whisky
- ½ ozsweet vermouth
- ½ ozdry vermouth
- 2 dashesangostura bitters
- 🍋Lemon twist(garnish)
🔧 Tools
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for 20 to 25 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Express a lemon twist over the drink and lay it on the rim.
📜 History
The Balmoral cocktail takes its name from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the beloved Scottish country residence of the British Royal Family since Prince Albert purchased the estate in 1852. The cocktail mirrors the structure of a Perfect Manhattan but uses Scotch whisky instead of rye or bourbon, giving it a distinctly Scottish character. The equal split of sweet and dry vermouth creates balance between richness and crispness, with Angostura bitters adding aromatic depth.
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