MAP Lab - Haibisukasu #1, ABV 12%
A myriad of fruity yet floral flavours blend with smokiness in this blooming gorgeous cocktail that sets the taste buds tingling.
The enchanting delicacy of the hibiscus flower is mirrored in the care taken to create our Haibisukasu #1 - a cocktail that allows the quality of the Nikka Days Japanese whisky to shine while also allowing the other elements to tease the senses. Sweet and floral while also revealing a tantalising tartness, the hibiscus, ginger and red berry merges with Maison sour mix to create a stunning symphony of flavours that does not disappoint. The showstopping element is the addition of MAP blended peated whisky, which threads a subtle smokiness throughout. Sour, smoky, sharp and sweet – can we get a hell yeah for the Haibisukasu?
To serve: Shake the bottle then pour the regal rouge liquid over ice into a highball or rocks glass. Heat things up by garnishing with a slice of fresh ginger, or simply amplify the flavours with orange zest.
Cheese Pairing:
Drunken Ginger (using local honey, whiskey and ginger and a creamy cheddar this combination is perfect)
or
Smoky Oak (naturally smoked cheddar smoked over oak logs).
Mixed Nuts: A delicious blend of peanuts, cashews, almonds and giant corn. Also contains sugar syrup, salt, harissa spice mix, rose flavouring, paprika & sunflower oil.
Cocktail Shaker & Bar Spoon: The MAP Lab shaker is a 200ml stainless steel shaker. It is 14.5cm high and 6.2cm in diameter.
The bar spoon is also stainless steel, 19.5cm in length with a rounded top for perfect stirring.