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The Dandy (by Iain Meldrum)

Aperitivo/aperitif

4.2 36 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Single malt Scotch whisky
1 oz Gentian liqueur
1 oz Bianco/blanco vermouth
3 drop Saline solution 4:1

How to make

Serve in a old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare rosemary sprig for garnish.

Method

  1. 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 Rosemary sprig.

Flavour profile

19.9% alc./vol. · 1.3 standard drinks · 164 calories

History

Dry and leaning towards bittersweet, this cocktail pairs single malt scotch, gentian liqueur, and dry vermouth.

This adaptation originates from a recipe created in 2017 by Iain Meldrum at Michael Neave Kitchen & Whisky Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland. Iain's initial recipe included 25ml of sweet and fruity single malt scotch, 25ml of Suze, 25ml of Dolin Blanc, and 3 drops of a 5% saline solution. Iain explained, "The Boulevardier cocktail got its name from Parisian urbanites and fashion-followers. This pale, Scotch-based version takes its name from the British (and particularly Scottish Border) word for a man-about-town. It's also a nod to that other famous Scottish product, the Dandy comic."

Created by Iain Meldrum