Presbyterian cocktail

Presbyterian cocktail: Blended Scotch whisky, Soda Water, Ginger ale and Angostura Bitters. Served in a highball glass.

The Spec

• 45 ml Blended Scotch whisky
• 45 ml Soda water
• 45 ml Ginger ale
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Method

Fill a chilled highball (or Collins) glass with ice. Pour in the Scotch, soda water and ginger ale, and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Served in a highball glass. Garnish: lemon twist (express oils over the drink); candied ginger is a common alternative.

Spec held as sourced — Difford's Guide. The house never guesses a drink.

What to pour

Bottles in the cellar for each line of the Presbyterian cocktail spec:

• Angostura Bitters — Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Drinks that share this spec

Shares Angostura Bitters and Soda Water with Q.B. Cooler. If your shelf makes Presbyterian cocktail, it is already most of the way to these:

Q.B. Cooler · Rob Roy

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