The moon over a cold Amsterdam calls the Elves out for a little party. This is a refreshing winter cocktail that will have you speaking elvish into the evening. The whisky is smokey in flavour to give it that sophisticated ummpph.

• 30ml Blended Scotch Whisky- I used a single malt, as it’s what I had
• 22.5ml Rhum Agricole Vieux- Clement VSOP
• 30ml White Sweet Vermouth
• 7.5ml Pimento Dram (Homemade)
• 7.5ml Ginger syrup
• 15ml Orgeat
• 22.5ml Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 dash Angostura
  
  Whip shake with crushed ice and pour unstrained into a tall Collins or zombie glass. Top with more ice. Garnish with mint, an orchid, powdered sugar and grated cinnamon.
  
  Recipe by Brian Maxwell from Shaker of Spirits