Thriller is a Scotch and ginger-wine sour-style cocktail softened by orange juice. Green ginger wine is essential because plain white wine would miss the spicy structure.
Shake Scotch whisky, green ginger wine, and orange juice with ice until cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and serve without garnish.
Serve up in a chilled coupe glass with no garnish.
Pair it with smoked salmon, pork belly, ginger cake, roasted nuts, or orange desserts.
This is a whisky-based modern mixed drink using the British tradition of green ginger wine as a spicy modifier.
Best for whisky drinkers who want a short citrus drink with ginger spice.
Scotch gives malt and oak, green ginger wine adds sweet heat, and orange juice adds citrus body.
Malty, spicy, citrusy, and compact.
Use blended Scotch for a softer drink or a smoky Scotch for a more dramatic version.
20%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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