| 1 1/2 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 3/4 fl oz | Orange Curaçao liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
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How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Strucchi Rosso Vermouth – Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
Review:
Be warned, this lightly sour, orangey whiskey-based cocktail packs a punch.
Variant:
History:
Adapted from the 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book where author Harry Craddock, writes of this drink, "In August, 1924, an American Engineer nearly died of fever in the Philippines, and only the extraordinary devotion of Dr. B– saved his life. As an act of gratitude the Engineer gave Dr. B– the recipe of this cocktail." This recipe first appears in Count Benvenito Martini's 1916 book Cocktail Ology.
ORIENTAL
Count Benvenito Martini, 1916
1-2 Rye
1-4 Italian vermouth
1-4 white Curacoa
Juice of 1-2 Lime
Shake and strain into cocktail glass.
Fati-meh! She dahnces! And when she shakes, not a single ounce is idle!
ORIENTAL COCKTAIL.
Harry Craddock, 1930
1/2 Rye Whisky.
¼ Italian Vermouth.
¼ White Curaçao
The Juice of ½ Lime.
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
Nutrition:
One serving of Oriental contains 205 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 24.58% alc./vol. (49.16° proof)
- 25.8 grams of pure alcohol
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