Cameron's Kick
Scotch and Irish whiskey with orgeat and lemon.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 20% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Blended Scotch
- 30 ml Irish whiskey
- 15 ml Orgeat (almond syrup)
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml blended Scotch into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml Irish whiskey into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orgeat (almond syrup) into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Cameron's Kick
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Cameron's Kick FAQ
What's in a Cameron's Kick?
30 ml blended scotch, 30 ml irish whiskey, 15 ml orgeat (almond syrup), 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Cameron's Kick?
About 20% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Cameron's Kick?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Cameron's Kick in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
