To give this cocktail an intense smokiness, mixologist Jack McGarry prefers a peated Irish whiskey (whiskey distilled from malt dried over peat fires—a process used in Scotch production but unusual for Irish whiskey). The honey and ginger syrup help balance the smokiness. Slideshows: Irish Whiskey Drinks
How to Make It
Step
In a cocktail shaker, combine the whiskey, Branca Menta, lemon juice, Ginger Syrup and honey syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled ice-filled highball glass and stir in the club soda. Pinch the lemon twist over the drink and discard. Garnish with the nutmeg.