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Savoury whiskey cocktail

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time5 min
Savoury whiskey cocktail with tarragon and pickle

Photo, Erik Putz.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ingredients

  • 1 oz cognac or brandy

  • 1 oz whiskey

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp bread and butter pickle brine

  • 2 tsp simple syrup

  • 2 sprigs thyme

  • 2 cups ice

  • bread and butter pickles

Instructions

  • COMBINE cognac or brandy with whiskey, lemon juice, pickle brine and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Add thyme and shake vigorously for 10 sec. Strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a pickle and a second sprig of thyme.

  • How to make simple syrup: Boil 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water in a small pot until sugar dissolves. Cool and refrigerate for up to 1 month. (Makes 1 1/2 cups.)

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