Isle of Islay Swizzle

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Smoky single-malt Scotches are almost never used in tropical drinks, but Julie Reiner was sure that one would taste great with passion fruit juice. At Lani Kai in Manhattan, she garnishes this swizzle with grilled pineapple, to play up the Scotch's smokiness. 

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Julie Reiner
Julie Reiner

Legendary mixologist and author Julie Reiner co-owns acclaimed Brooklyn cocktail bars, Clover Club and Leyenda. An influential figure in the cocktail and spirits world for more than 25 years, she helped launch the modern cocktail movement in New York City and is the author of The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion (2015).

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Updated on May 14, 2021
Isle of Islay Swizzle
Are you trying to find a good use for your single-malt Scotch in the summer? Even though smoky single-malts are almost never used in tropical drinks, Julie Reiner was sure that one would taste great with passion fruit juice. At Lani Kai, she garnishes this swizzle with grilled pineapple, to play up the Scotch's smokiness. Photo: © Tina Rupp
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces blended Scotch

  • 1/2 ounce coconut liqueur

  • 1/4 ounce single-malt Scotch, preferably Islay

  • 1 teaspoon Velvet Falernum (clove-spiced liqueur)

  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice

  • 1/4 ounce passion fruit juice or nectar

  • Crushed ice

  • 1 pineapple sage sprig (optional), for garnish

Directions

  1. In a collins glass, combine all of the ingredients except crushed ice and the garnish. Add crushed ice. Spin a swizzle stick or bar spoon between your hands to mix the drink. Garnish with the sage sprig.

Originally appeared: July 2011

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