Posted on April 10, 2024
Cameron’s Kick
Harry McElhone was a Scotsman that discovered to bartend in Paris, London and New York. He’s credited with creating quite a few traditional cocktails however one lesser identified creation of his is the Cameron’s Kick. Not a lot is understood in regards to the naming and historical past of the drink. It was first printed in his cocktail recipe guide, ABC of Mixing Drinks, in 1922 and later in Harry Craddock’s The Savoy Cocktail E-book. McElhone opened Harry’s Bar in Paris a yr after publishing his cocktail guide.Probably the most fascinating a part of this cocktail is the break up spirit base of Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey. While splitting the bottom spirit so as to add complexity is a typical method in a contemporary bartender’s repertoire, it was uncommon within the drink’s period.Many individuals will use the usual bitter template (2 oz spirit, 3/4 oz citrus, 3/4 oz sweetener) for this drink however I’ve caught with the unique specs from Harry McElhone’s guide. The smaller measures of lemon juice and orgeat let the whiskey’s character shine by way of extra.
Substances
Directions
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In a cocktail shaker, mix all of the components
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Shake with ice for 10-12 seconds
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Double pressure into a relaxing coupe glass
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Optionally, add a twist of lemon
Notes
What are the variations between Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey?
Scotch Whisky
- made in Scotland
- initially created from malted barley
- distilleries began introducing different grains within the late 18th century
- aged for 3 or extra years
- bottled at 40% abv or increased
- malt whisky should be created from 100% malted barley and be pot distilled
- grain whiskey should be made with malted barley however typically contains different cereal grains
- grain whiskey is usually distilled in a steady column nonetheless
Irish Whiskey
- made in Eire
- aged for 3 or extra years
- typically triple-distilled from unmalted barley that’s blended with grain whiskey
