The Story Behind The Wildest Red Head
This Scotch cocktail from bartender Meaghan Dorman of the Raines Law Room at the William in New York City is a lighter take on a Whiskey Sour but just as festive for the holiday season.
Comforting with a rich body, the Wildest Red Head combines just half an ounce of blended Scotch with allspice dram, lemon juice, and honey syrup. It’s all topped off with a Cherry Heering float, which provides just the right amount of sweet-tart complexity. “We love to say this drink tastes like a hug,” Dorman says.
This recipe is part of our 2023 Holiday Cocktail Countdown. Click here to see all of the festive recipes as they publish throughout December.
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