Perfect Serve October - Barrels of Apples Single Malt cocktail

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Did you know that rosemary significantly enhances the quality of memory? Drinking this delicious cocktail from Lochranza Distillery will take your mind on a wander round a beautiful apple orchard on a crisp autumn day...

Mixing Arran Barrel Reserve along with homemade rosemary syrup and some sweet Calvados makes this the perfect autumn drink. Follow the instructions below, to create this malty masterpiece at home...

Ingredients

• 40 ml Arran Barrel Reserve
• 30 ml Calvados
• 20 ml Rosemary Syrup

Add all ingredients to mixing glass, stir all ingredients over ice. Strain in a pre-chilled glass and garnish with rosemary sprig.

How To Make Rosemary Syrup

Prepare a simple syrup, equal parts sugar and water. Remove from heat, infuse fresh rosemary for ½ hour, strain and keep cool. Rosemary sprigs can be dried and used as garnish.

The Face Behind The Cocktail

Well established in the Belgian bar scene, Jef Berben’s favourite pastime is chasing new flavours. He says: "There are few things more satisfying than discovering new combinations and exploring unchartered sensorial territory, and what a joy it was to do so with the versatile and exquisite Arran Single Malt Whiskies."

Find out more about Lochranza Distillery at its dedicated listing here.