- 2 ounces blended Scotch whisky (Famous Grouse works well)
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce honey syrup (see note)
- 3 slices fresh ginger
- 1/4 ounce Islay single malt Scotch (such as Laphroaig)
- Using a wooden muddler or mixing spoon, muddle the fresh ginger in the bottom of a cocktail shaker until it is well mashed. Add the blended Scotch, lemon juice, and honey syrup, and fill shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds.
- Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass (you may wish to double-strain through a fine tea strainer to remove the small flecks of ginger), and pour the Islay Scotch over the back of a bar spoon so that it floats atop the drink.