highland diver

2 oz Blended Scotch (Famous Grouse Smoky Black)
1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Coconut Cream (Coco Lopez)
1/2 oz Honey Syrup
1/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup

Whip shake with crushed ice, pour into a tropical mug, fill with crushed ice, and garnish with a pineapple wedge (omit) and freshly grated nutmeg. Two Mondays ago, I had spotted a reference to the Highland Diver at Clover Club in Brooklyn, and I was able to find a more recent recipe for it in Imbibe. The magazine attributed the drink to bartender Ryan Liloia as a riff on the classic Pearl Diver. While the article was new, I was able to find a photo of the Highland Diver on Yelp as far back as 2016 and a recipe on the Whisky Advocate in 2018. The idea of a Scotch Piña Colada variation reminded me of A Scotsman in Paradise that I had enjoyed only a few weeks prior. In the mug, the Highland Diver showcased a nutmeg aroma. Next, a creamy, pineapple, honey, and lemon sip switched places with Scotch, coconut, pineapple, and cinnamon flavors on the swallow.