Virginia 29
The Mix
Makes one cocktail.
- 1 ½ oz VHW Port Cask Finished Whisky
- ¼ oz simple syrup*
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- 3 oz champagne
Pour whisky, lemon juice and simple syrup* into shaker with ice. Shake ingredients and strain into champagne flute. Top with champagne and a light dusting of lemon zest. Garnish with a lemon twist.
*Recipe for simple syrup: 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar. Heat water add sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Let cool and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Yields 1 ½ cups
Port Cask Finished Whisky
VHW
VHW Port Cask Finished Whisky is made from 100% malted barley, marrying American Single Malt whisky made on-site in Virginia with aged Scotch malt whisky. A focus on finishing in Port casks for a minimum of 12 months adds depth and complexity.
