Cocktails
The Mac Black
Sweet and tart and bursting with flavour, this apple-based cocktail from the Nordics will whet your appetite for Scandi styling.
Ingredients
-
30 ml Apple Juice
-
10 ml Calvados
-
1 Egg White
-
50 ml Jameson Black Barrel
-
25 ml Lemon Juice
-
1 Sprig Rosemary
-
15 ml Vanilla Syrup
-
1 Part Apple Juice
-
⅓ Parts Calvados
-
1 Egg White
-
1⅔ Parts Jameson Black Barrel
-
⅚ Parts Lemon Juice
-
1 Sprig Rosemary
-
½ Parts Vanilla Syrup
How to make
-
Muddle the rosemary sprig in your cocktail shaker to release its oils.
-
Add the rest of the ingredients to the shaker and dry-shake with no ice.
-
Add ice to the shaker and shake again.
-
Strain the drink into a chilled coupe glass.
-
Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.
-
To make Vanilla syrup : Add 250g white sugar, 250ml water and a vanilla pod to a saucepan.
-
Carefully slice the vanilla pod lengthways first to release the flavour. A teaspoon/5ml of vanilla extract will also work. Heat on a medium low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to sit for an hour. Strain out the vanilla pod, bottle and refrigerate.
About this Cocktail
Full-bodied and sweet, the Mac Black originates from Copenhagen created by the very capable hands of George Booth of Lo-Jo’s Social. A fantastic cocktail for those looking for something with a Nordic touch!