The Kitchn: Cold weather cocktail warms you up
If you're serious about cocktails and you're in the Catskills, chances are you'll end up at Stockade Tavern. Located in a former Singer sewing machine factory in uptown Kingston, N.Y., the bar is known for its menu of pre-Prohibition-era cocktails, although there's also a robust "Temperance" section, for those who prefer their tipples to be alcohol-free.
As its name implies, the Expat Killer means business. A riff on the classic Expat, it has a strong, malty jab softened slightly with lime and ice. Here, blended scotch stands in for bourbon and chocolate bitters lend a hint of the tropics.
The end result is smoky, tangy, inside-warming heat with a hint of spring. In short, it's perfect for the cold weather.
Expat Killer
Makes 1 drink
2 ounces blended Scotch whisky, such as Johnny Walker Black
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
3/4 ounce simple syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 dash chocolate bitters
1 sprig fresh mint
Combine the Scotch, lime juice, simple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Double strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with the mint.
(Sarah Copeland is a contributor to TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)
