Blue Blazer
Created by Jerry Thomas in 1840s, this cocktail demonstrates how innovative and ahead of his time the ‘Professor’ was. Preparing this simple yet dangerous drink is definitely not for the novice.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS
| Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve | 50 ml |
| Boiling Water | 45 ml |
| Sugar | Teaspoon |
BAR TOOLS
Two silver-plated (or pewter) mugs
Jigger
PREPARATION:
- Measure whisky in jigger and pour into one mug, and water into the other
- Ignite the whisky and mix the two mugs by rolling back and forth 5-6 times
- Dispense the drink into a similar mug (or glass) with a lemon peel and extinguish flame
Rolling is a good technique for delicate drinks as it gently combines without melting as much ice or introducing too much air as against shaking.
1.6 standard drinks* per serve.
*One standard drink contains 10grams of alcohol