Churchill
The recipe for a Churchill cocktail. A sophisticated blend of Scotch whisky, vermouth, Cointreau, and lime juice.
Strengthstrong
GlassCoupe
BaseWhisky
GarnishOrange peel
Prep Time5 mins
CuisineBritish
Description
The Churchill cocktail is a tribute to the legendary British Prime Minister and was created by Joe Gilmore, a bartender at The Savoy Hotel in London. It is a sophisticated drink that combines the smoky depth of Scotch whisky with the sweetness of vermouth, the orange notes of Cointreau, and a hint of fresh lime. The result is a perfectly balanced, spicy, and slightly sweet cocktail, excellent as an aperitif or digestif.
Preparation
- Fill a coupe glass with ice to pre-chill it.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker is ice-cold on the outside.
- Discard the ice from the glass.
- Strain the contents of the shaker through a fine sieve into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
