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CLAYMORE COCKTAIL RECIPE

Short and strong - Intermediate

The Claymore was the winning whisky cocktail created by Rhys Wilson at the 2017 Next Whisky Classic Competition. Based on an original gimlet made using gin and lime cordial, the Claymore is an elevated Scotch version, replacing lime cordial with luxurious champagne cordial. With biscuit flavours that hold notes of green apple and citrus, this cordial is a wonderful addition to smooth Chivas in this cocktail recipe.

    Ingredients

  • 3 parts Chivas Mizunara
  • 1 part champagne cordial
  • Discarded lemon zest
  • Flower, to garnish (optional)

    How to make it

  1. 1 To make champagne cordial, simmer 500ml champagne or sparkling wine, 250g caster sugar, and 5g malic acid on medium heat for 15-20 minutes to remove any bubbles and dissolve the sugar and malic acid.
  2. 2 Add Chivas and champagne cordial into a mixing glass or tin.
  3. 3 Add plenty of ice and stir.
  4. 4 Strain into a chilled coupette or martini glass.
  5. 5 Spray lemon zest over the drink for aroma.
  6. 6 Garnish with edible flower petals (optional).
  7. 7 Serve. <br>

Did You Know?

Edible petals you can use to garnish this drink include rose, viola and hibiscus.

WHISKY COCKTAIL RECIPE TIP

The champagne cordial is a great way to use up sparkling wine or champagne that has gone flat.

Whisky Cocktail Recipe Tip

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