cocktail review no. 52 - Silver Bullet

Again, you think I could pass up a tipple with a name like that?

Not likely.

• 2½ ounces gin
• 1½ teaspoons Scotch
• 1 lemon twist

In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin and Scotch. Stir well, strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon twist.

This is going to sound crazy, but the result tastes like tequila. Really. Somehow that measure of Scotch and gin (well, I may have accidentally used one-and-a-half ounces gin rather than teaspoons) forms a hot, spicy flavor redolent of cactus juice.

Add the citrus counterpoint of sour lemon and...well, you have a drink that is most definitely a challenge, but is extremely rewarding to the fatigued mind and the jaded taste buds. And that's about all I've got to say on that subject. (hic)

Now, the term "silver bullet" invariably reminds me of two things: the Lone Ranger, and werewolves. Of the two, I prefer the latter. So here's a Lon Chaney, the original Wolfman, to see you off to the bar:

Sleep tight...