The Jackal

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (4 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Photographed in an

Urban Bar Nick & Nora

Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

Garnish:

Flamed orange zest twist expressed & discarded

How to make:

STIR first 6 ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass. POUR crème de cassis into centre of cocktail (it should sink to form a red base).

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

An expressive riff on an Old Fashioned with a hit of spiced popcorn, served straight-up.

History:

Created in November 2023 by yours truly and inspired by The Jackal from Ronny Jordan's 1993 album The Quiet Revolution and the 1973 thriller movie The Day of The Jackal based on the 1971 Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name.

Nutrition:

One serving of The Jackal contains 178 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 20.86% alc./vol. (41.72° proof)
  • 17.3 grams of pure alcohol
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