A Boy Named Sue
“The idea behind using turmeric in this cocktail was to add some brightness to what could be a heavy drink,” says Randy White, the head bartender at Pittsburgh's Acorn. “The turmeric also adds a hint of smokiness, which I really love. It's kind of like a Golden Milk [turmeric tea] for adults—a Ramos Gin Fizz with turmeric and a hint of smoke.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Johnnie Walker Black Label blended scotch
  • 1/2 ounce The Famous Grouse The Black Grouse blended scotch
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3/4 ounce turmeric simple syrup*
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 ounce heavy cream
  • 3 ounces soda water, to top
  • Garnish: sumac powder

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients except the soda water into a shaker and vigorously dry-shake (without ice).
  2. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top with soda water.
  5. Garnish with a dusting of sumac powder.