I’ve paired the Navigator Box with the “Northshore” cocktail by Jason Asher, head mixologist at Young’s Market in Scotsdale, Arizona and the innovative pop up “Counter Intuitive”.  He created this modern riff on the classic tiki genre at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic in 2011 as part of Kara Newman’s seminar, “Whisky is the New Black”.  It’s a cool name for a booze seminar so I just had to share.  The Northshore uses a blended scotch whisky, which technically means there is at least one component of single malt scotch in the batch, and that all the scotch in it comes from Scotland.  For the scotch aficionado, the thought of mixing a single malt into a cocktail is often anathema, but using a blend allows the purist to save face and try something truly interesting.  

The Northshore cocktail by Jason Asher

The excellent smokiness of the "Peat Monster" scotch blend from Compass Box whisky shines through perfectly and is balanced nicely by the sweet fruit flavors.  You could use another peaty, smoky scotch blend as well but the smokiness is important in this cocktail.  The drink is rich, layered and utterly delicious.  It’s a pleasure to get lost in while enjoying it – I won’t explain exactly how, since “directions are pointless”.  You’ll have to find out for yourself.  Cheers!

No directions needed ... to enjoy this pair

Northshore cocktail by Jason Asher:

¾ oz Compass Box Peat Monster (or other smoky profile scotch blend)

½ oz hibiscus liqueur

¾ oz orgeat

½ oz fresh squeezed lime juice

Lemon strip

Shake everything over ice and strain into a favorite glass.  Garnish with the lemon peel.