How To Make A ‘Gili Fashioned’ Cocktail This Father’s Day

Try out your bartending skills with the Gili Fashioned – an island take on the iconic Old Fashioned – expertly crafted by Bar Captain Vijeesh Stanley

Gili Lankanfushi enjoys an unspoilt island location in the Maldives’ North Malé Atoll, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport.

Perfectly suited for couples, families, solo travellers and groups alike, the resort combines rustic eco-design, unparalleled service and stunning natural scenery with a laid-back-luxury, ‘no news, no shoes’ philosophy.

We’d all love to treat dad to a few weeks in total paradise for Father’s Day, but if that’s off the table (and the suitcase budget) then opt for making the Gili Fashioned – an island take on the iconic Old Fashioned – crafted by Bar Captain Vijeesh Stanley, instead.

Ingredients

• 45ml Talisker 10-year-aged whiskey
• 15ml Drambuie
• 2 bar spoons Jaggery 
• 5 dashes bitters 
• 1 dried coconut flake 
• 1 sprig dehydrated rosemary 
• 1 slice dehydrated orange 

Method

1. Place jaggery in a mixing glass, add bitters and Drambuie
2. Muddle it gently to dissolve the jaggery perfectly
3. Add Talisker whisky and ice cubes, stir well until chilled
4. Double strain into a rock glass, filled with fresh ice cubes
5. Garnish with orange, rosemary, and coconut flake, add a few drops of whisky and torch it to give a touch of smoke

Nightly rates at Gili Lankanfushi start from £$1,440 (£1,129*), based on two adults sharing a Villa Suite with breakfast included. For more information or to book please visit gili-lankanfushi.com