The Maltberry

With the sun coming out, I thought it was time for a series of Single Malt Cocktails.

The temperature is rising fast, so number seven in this series is a derivative from one very famous cocktail called the straberry Daquiri. But in this case, with a very nice bourbon cask whisky.

Ingredients (for a double portion):

• 8cl of a light bourbon cask whisky (I used the Duo de Malt by Du Breuil)

• 10-12 strawberries, crowns taken off.

• around 2-3 cl sugar syrup

• Ice

• Garnish (I used small strawberries, but a tiny part of fresh mint is better.)

Tools:

• Blender

• Cocktail glasses

Instructions:

First a small note: Although the series is called Single Malt Cocktail, today I used a blended malt. The reason for this, is that the whisky I used is just perfect for this cocktail. The light vanillin notes in it really add to the whole. That is why I'm recommending ex-bourbon cask whisky, the very nice vanilla notes.

• Fill your blender with the ingredients

• Blend untill ice has been crushed

• Garnish your glass and pour, or:

• Pour and garnish your glass

Enjoy!

My result

A bright red fresh cocktail, perfect for a sunny day like today.

Lots of fruit, really cold and just thirst quenching.

Some variants to mention:

• Blend some basil with the ingredients for giving it a more herbal note.

• Add some lemon juice to give it a more fresh-sour flavour.

• Add some extra vanilla to the list to make it a little richer.