Split Decision

Blended Scotch and apple brandy divide the base of this vanilla-accented cocktail. A little Aperol adds bitter orange, and the source calls for shaking.

Split Decision. Rocks glass with a single large ice cube, clear amber spirit-forward body and orange peel.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ml Liber & Co. Madagascar Vanilla Syrup
  • 30 ml Blended scotch
  • 30 ml Apple brandy
  • 7.5 ml Aperol
  • 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure the ingredients for mixing into a shaker. Keep Orange peel aside for finishing.
  2. Add cubed ice, seal and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over one large ice cube.
  4. Express the citrus peel over the surface, then add the listed garnish. Serve promptly.