Smoked Grape Sherry Delight

With alternating smoky, nutty, and jammy notes, the Smoked Grape Sherry Delight cocktail plays up the complexity of Concord grapes. This delightful concoction combines the rich flavors of blended Scotch and oloroso sherry with the sweetness of Concord grape syrup and a touch of lemon juice, creating a truly unique and sophisticated drinking experience.

Smoked Grape Sherry Delight

A delightful and complex cocktail that combines the rich flavors of blended Scotch, oloroso sherry, and Concord grape syrup, with a hint of lemon juice and Angostura bitters.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces blended Scotch
  • 3/4 ounce oloroso sherry
  • 3/4 ounce Concord grape syrup
  • 1/4 ounce juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Lemon peel, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Concord Grape Syrup by pulsing grapes in a blender and then cooking them with water and sugar until the mixture simmers for the last 3 minutes. Strain and refrigerate until cool.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add Scotch, sherry, grape syrup, lemon juice, and bitters.
  3. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass and garnish with lemon peel if desired.