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Choker

A tiny, intense scotch drink with absinthe and Peychaud's. It is not here to make friends.

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A bold, clear amber Choker Scotch cocktail served neat or over a single large ice cube in a lowball glass, catching warm golden reflections against a dimly lit bar background.
Difficulty Advanced
Glass Nick & Nora or small coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Scotch
  • 1/4 oz Absinthe Measure carefully. This can take over fast.
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters

How to make it

  1. Add scotch, absinthe, and Peychaud's bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a small chilled glass.
  4. Serve up.

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