Coconut Oolong crafted by @sne_dc

Coconut Oolong Whiskey Highball is an intriguing concoction that combines the refreshing flavors of tea soda and a hint of acidity from maple verjus with a base of coconut-infused whiskey and a touch of pastis for added complexity. Here's how you can make it at home:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Dewar's blend whiskey, infused with toasted coconut
• 3 oz tea soda (made with equal parts oolong and black tea)
• 0.5 oz maple verjus
• 0.25 oz pastis
• Celery, for garnish

Steps:

1. Toast 1 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes in a dry pan until lightly browned. Add the toasted coconut to a jar with 750ml of Dewar's blend whiskey and let it infuse for at least 24 hours.
2. To make the tea soda, brew equal parts oolong and black tea and let it cool. Mix the cooled tea with carbonated water to your desired level of fizziness.
3. In a highball glass filled with ice, pour in the coconut-infused whiskey.
4. Add the maple verjus and pastis, and stir to combine.
5. Top with the tea soda and garnish with a celery stick and imPASTA straw.

Whether you're a whiskey lover or a cocktail enthusiast, this recipe will impress and satisfy your palate. So, don't hesitate to try it!