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With the Christmas just around the corner, family gatherings and celebrations in this new normal have made us develop new skills culinary and cocktail shakers, that have turned the kitchen into the new social meeting point and that will undoubtedly give us great moments on these dates.
In these times when the teleworking It has been established in our lives, between video calls, online yoga and meetings via Zoom; Many They have also developed great skills as cooks, pastry chefs and even mixologists. Multiple and unknown facets that at this time undoubtedly promise a waste of creativity at our tables.
The art of cocktails In this sense, it allows us to innovate and develop our most creative facet to surprise our people and become great hosts. Óscar Molina, Bar Manager of Florida Retiro tells us the keys and the recipe for the perfect cocktail for this Christmas with premium whiskey Glenfiddich 15, a whiskey inspired by the sherry cellars that softens and intensifies the malts in large oak barrels that have not been emptied since 1998 to create deeper and warmer flavors, making it richer and more complex, adding deep layers of warm spices, honey and rich fruit flavors.
Glenfiddich 15 Years – Falling Glen Cocktail
To surprise our guests this Christmas, Óscar Molina He proposes a cocktail that will delight the most gourmet palates, simple, with few ingredients and a very professional touch.
Preparation: In a shaker, we add a slice of ginger and 5cl of Glenfiddich 15. Next, we add 2cl of an acid-sweet mixture of citrus with honey. Add an odorous reduction with spices and a lot of ice, shake to strain into a lowball glass with ice. And to complete the cocktail we serve with a top of apple soda.
The perfect pairing
Perfect to surprise on the table, Daniel vegas, Florida Retiro chef proposes to pair it with a tiramisu dessert in which the cake is soaked in a foam of whisky Glenfiddich 15, mascarpone and cocoa powder.
La perfect combination to succeed in these celebrations and become the perfect host.
The secret of success, an artisan whiskey
El Glenfiddich de 15 years, proudly renamed «Our Solera Fifteen», is the result of a pure malt innovation that was used for the first time in 1998. The soleras aging system combines whiskeys matured in sherry, bourbon and new oak barrels. The barrels are always half full, the Solera Vat creates a harmonious whiskey with deep layers of warm spices, as well as honey and fruit that intensifies over the years.
Glenfiddich is the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Whiskey. The brand’s malt expert, Brian Kinsman, points out that “these whiskeys are made in an artisanal way to guarantee the highest quality in flavor and aroma, attributes that are influenced by the river Spey and the environment that surrounds it. It is an honor to honor these origins and the brand’s historic home in such an elegant way.
CATA’S NOTES
COLOR: Gold with a reddish hue.
NOSE: Intriguingly complex aroma with sweet heather honey and sweet vanilla combined with rich dark fruits.
TASTE: Silky smooth, revealing layers of sherry, marzipan, cinnamon and ginger. Full-bodied and full of flavor.
FINISH: Satisfyingly rich with lingering sweetness
Price: 42,65€