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About the Witches' Brew
The Witches' Brew is a Japanese-inclined cocktail from Gallow Green, the rooftop bar atop New York's McKittrick Hotel. Famous for Sleep No More, the immersive and psychologically jarring theater experience, the McKittrick Hotel is a fine place to imbibe a green-hued cocktail called the Witches Brew. But the drink is actually a lot friendlier than it sounds.
For starters, it's got a base of Japanese whisky, and everyone loves Japanese whisky. Throw in some Midori—which has made a major comeback in recent years—plus some flavorful yuzu juice, matcha syrup, and bitters, and you've got an easy-drinking cocktail perfect for sipping on Halloween. Or whenever the mood strikes.
This cocktail is found in Whiskey Cocktails.
Cocktail Recipe by Gallow Green at the McKittrick Hotel
How to Make a Witches' Brew Cocktail
Ingredients
2 oz Japanese Whisky
0.5 oz Midori
0.5 oz Green Tea Matcha Syrup
0.25 oz Yuzu juice
3 dashes Thai bitters
Preparation
- Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with two Maraschino cherries.