The Beast Recipe
Written by Make The Beast cocktail recipe perfect for winter! Blend Japanese Whiskey, smoky syrup, and bitters for a warming drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 189
Ingredients
- 2 oz Japanese Whisky
- ½ oz smoky syrup
- 2 dashes Cacao Bitters
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Mixing Glass
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your Old Fashioned glass with ice cubes to chill.
- Add Bitters: Add 2 dashes Cacao Bitters to the mixing glass.
- Add Smoky Syrup: Measure and pour ½ oz smoky syrup into the glass.
- Add Whisky: Pour 2 oz Japanese Whisky.
- Add Ice: Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Strain: Strain your drink into the old fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Place a lemon twist into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Japanese Whisky: If you don't have Japanese Whisky, try using a good quality bourbon or rye whiskey for a different but still rich flavor. I've also used Scotch for an extra smoky touch.
- Smoky Syrup: To prepare a smoky syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke to taste. Stir well, let it cool, and it's ready to use in cocktails or other recipes!
- Bitters: If you're out of cacao bitters, opt for Angostura or even orange bitters for a citrus note.
Making a Pitcher of The Beast:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Japanese Whisky, 4 oz of smoky syrup, and about 16 dashes of bitters.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Whisky, smoky syrup, and bitters. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Whisky Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whisky alternative; these are available and mimic the depth of Whisky quite well.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of regular Whisky, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.