CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1850–1889
Blue Blazer
A theatrical hot Scotch drink, set alight and poured between two mugs.
1850sHistorical classicResearched
The Blue Blazer was Jerry Thomas’s signature showpiece: boiling water and Scotch are set alight and poured back and forth between two metal mugs, creating a blue flame. The result is a hot, strong toddy. It is as much performance as recipe, and it helped establish the image of the bartender as a skilled entertainer.
- Hot toddy
- Scotch toddy
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- Scotch whisky60 ml
- Boiling water60 ml
- Sugar1 tsp
- Lemon peelto garnish
Method
Dissolve sugar in boiling water, add Scotch, ignite carefully and pour between two metal mugs to extinguish. Serve with lemon peel.
Heatproof mug · lemon peel