Haggis, poetry and Scotch: Burns Night is Jan. 25
Contributed by on Jan 23, 2019
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What are your plans for Burns Night, which is Friday, Jan. 25?
Burns Night honors Robert Burns, a legendary Scottish poet and author of “Auld Lang Syne.” He was born, well, Jan. 25, in Ayrshire, and he died at just 37.
“Affectionately known as 'the Ploughman Poet',” writes Scotland.org, “his verses stand as a fitting testament to Scotland's proud literary history.”
The first Burns supper was held in 1801, and in the 200-plus years since then new traditions have been added, but the sentiment remains the same, the site says.
A traditional Burns Nights include haggis, poetry, and, duh, whisky. So grab a Scotch a toast the man with more statues dedicated to him around the world than any other non-religious figure.
As far as the Scotch goes, pick a region or a dram and get to it. Here are some suggestions from Laphroaig, my favorite go-to for peaty goodness.
Tam O’Shanter By New York City mixologist Andrey Kalinin Ingredients 1 1/2 parts Laphroaig® Select Scotch Whisky 1/2 part Drambuie® Liqueur 1 part Bordeaux Red Wine 3 dashes Orange Bitters Orange Peel (for garnish) Method 1. Add all ingredients together in a mixing glass and stir. 2. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass (served up). 3. Garnish with a flamed orange twist. | |
Ode to Whisky [Sour] By NYC mixologist Andrey Kalinin Ingredients 2 parts Laphroaig® 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky 3/4 part Fresh Grapefruit Juice 1/2 part Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 part Honey Syrup 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Ginger Beer Method 1. Combine all ingredients into shaking tin and dry shake. 2. Pour over ice in Collins glass. 3. Top with ginger beer. 4. Garnish with lime wedge or orange half wheel |
