Jane Russell

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (44 ratings)

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Ingredients:
1 12 oz Bourbon whiskey
12 oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
14 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
14 oz Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
14 oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth
1 dash Xocolatl mole bitters
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Review:

A Manhattan-like cocktail, originally served straight-up but is perhaps best-appreciated on-the-rock(s).

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History:

Adapted from a recipe by New York City bartender Brian Miller. Brain's original recipe uses a combination of two rye whiskeys: 45ml (1½oz) Russell's Reserve Rye and 15ml (½oz) Rittenhouse Rye.

Nutrition:

One serving of Jane Russell contains 201 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 2 standard drinks
  • 33.44% alc./vol. (33.44° proof)
  • 27.7 grams of pure alcohol

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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
22nd June 2024 at 13:16
Not a huge bourbon drinker, but this is really a very good cocktail. Balance is absolutely perfect.
Eugene Bkln’s Avatar Eugene Bkln
10th November 2023 at 22:36
I made two variations. One original (with rye whiskey foundation ) and one per this recipe (with bourbon as foundation). Definitely prefer the original recipe — spiciness of rye mixes well with sweetness and herbal notes of other ingredients. Bourbon version was too sweet.
Paul Schiano’s Avatar Paul Schiano
6th November 2023 at 23:12
Astonishingly bad. Doesn't work at all.