Thriller
Bahan
- Scotch 1 1/2 oz
- Wine 1 oz Green Ginger
- Orange juice 1 oz
Petunjuk
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass.
The Thriller is a three-ingredient cocktail combining Scotch whisky, green ginger wine, and fresh orange juice, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass. Green ginger wine — a traditional British product made from fermented ginger juice and grapes — adds a spicy warmth and sweetness that complements Scotch's malty character, while orange juice provides citrus brightness. It is a warming, slightly exotic short drink.
History & Origins
The Thriller is a modern cocktail of disputed origin, with its name likely a playful cultural reference to Michael Jackson's 1982 album. The combination of Scotch and green ginger wine is rooted in British drinking culture where the pairing — known as a Whisky Mac without the orange — has been popular for generations. The specific Thriller recipe adding orange juice is a modern adaptation.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Scotch malt and smoke with a distinctive spicy-sweet ginger note from the green ginger wine and fresh orange citrus. Palate: Warming and complex, with Scotch providing malty depth and light smoke, green ginger wine contributing a pronounced spicy-sweet character, and orange juice brightening the profile with citrus acidity. Finish: Warm and gently spicy with lingering ginger and Scotch.
Pro Tip
Use a lightly peated blended Scotch rather than a heavily peated single malt so the ginger wine's character can complement rather than compete with the smoke.
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