LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2022

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Scotch Press Cocktail

French press cocktails are nothing new, but innovation in flavour combinations is taking this style of cocktail to new heights. Espresso coffee is mixed with Scotch whisky, orange peel, cinnamon and clove, and steeped to meld all of the flavours. 2 oz blended Scotch whisky, such as Grant’s Sherry Cask 8 YO Finish (LCBO 21532, $44.95) 1 oz Drambuie (LCBO 1867, $50.20) Peel of one orange 2 sticks cinnamon, broken into pieces 3 cloves 4 tbsp (60 mL) espresso blend coffee, ground for French press 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water Orange peel to garnish 1. Add all ingredients except garnish to a French press. Put on the lid and allow to steep 5 to 7 minutes. 2. Press, then pour into two heatproof mugs. Garnish each with an orange peel.

Serves 2

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