Highland-side celebrates the green notes of Caorunn Highland Strength, with a twist on the classic cocktail: the Southside. The addition of apple juice helps soften the juniper spice that comes with the higher ABV in Caorunn Highland Strength; bringing the focus back to the core apple notes of this unique spirit.
Ingredients
50ml Caorunn Highland Strength
20ml pressed apple juice
10ml lime juice
5ml sugar syrup
Mint leaves
Glass – Coupette
Method
Briefly muddle mint and sugar in a shaker
Add the remaining ingredients with ice and shake until chilled before double straining into a glass
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig
Highland Herbal Highball
Drawing inspiration from the much-loved classic cocktail, the Tom Collins. The Highland Herbal Highball features basil which allows the fresh green herb notes of Caorunn Highland Strength to be highlighted. These flavours are perfectly complemented by the lemon acidity and the sweetness of this serve.
Ingredients
50ml Caorunn Highland Strength
20ml lemon juice
20ml fresh basil syrup* (or sugar syrup and a bunch of fresh basil muddled in the glass)
Top with soda water
Glass – Highball
Ice – Cubes
Method
Build, top with soda water and stir
Garnish with a basil sprig and a flared lemon twist
*Basil syrup
Add equal parts sugar, water and basil to a pan and gently heat, before leaving to cool. Strain once cooled. This wonderous concoction will keep for up to 1 week.
Highland Honey
Highland Honey cocktail is a sweet and sour sipping delight. The spicy herbaceousness of Caorunn Highland Strength is perfectly highlighted by the combination of honey, lime and Chartreuse in this serve.
Ingredients
40ml Caorunn Highland Strength
10ml Yellow Chartreuse
25ml lime juice
15ml honey syrup*
Glass – Rock
Ice – Large cubes
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass
Edible flower garnish
*Honey syrup
Combine 1 part warm water to 1 part honey and stir