Hoots Mon
Scotch with Lillet and sweet vermouth. A Savoy drink with a Scottish name.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 24% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Blended Scotch
- 22.5 ml Lillet Blanc
- 22.5 ml Sweet vermouth
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml blended Scotch into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml Lillet Blanc into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use a soft, unpeated blended Scotch.
About the Hoots Mon
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Hoots Mon FAQ
What's in a Hoots Mon?
45 ml blended scotch, 22.5 ml lillet blanc, 22.5 ml sweet vermouth, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Hoots Mon?
About 24% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Hoots Mon?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Hoots Mon in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
