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Esquire #1
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Esquire #1
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 1⁄2 oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 1⁄3 oz | Chilled water |
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.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Bourbon and orange - sounds simple but is simply tasty.
Nutrition:
One serving of Esquire #1 contains 157 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 22.74% alc./vol. (22.74° proof)
- 19.4 grams of pure alcohol
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