Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof / 50% alc./vol.) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Rosso/rouge (sweet) vermouth |
| 3/4 fl oz | Orange Curaçao liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
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Review:
Be warned, this lightly sour, orangey whiskey-based cocktail packs a punch.
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History:
Adapted from the 1930The 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:
- 2 standard drinks
- 26.79% alc./vol. (53.58° proof)
- 28.1 grams of pure alcohol
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