The Mark Twain cocktail is a simple, refreshing drink. Although Twain was known to enjoy bourbon, this classic uses Scotch, reflecting the way he originally tasted it. While Twain was traveling in London, he chose a “cock-tail” before breakfast and dinner that echoed the recip e below. Now dubbed the Mark Twain cocktail, it resembles an old-fashioned or whiskey sour made with Scotch. Servings: 1 serving Author: The Drunkard’s Almanac Ingredients1½ ounces blended Scotch whisky¾ ounce fresh lemon juice½ to 1 ounce simple syrup to taste2 dashes Angostura bittersLemon twist for garnish InstructionsCombine all ingredients in a shakerwith ice. Shake until frosty cold. Strain into chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Related Stories Fall 2026Literary LibationDrinking and literary legends seem to go hand in hand. Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dylan Thomas, William Faulkner, and Edgar Allan Poe are just a few famous authors who…READ MORE Literary Libation ...read more read less