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Satan's Whiskers in all its variations is a good drink,and a classic for sure, but the **** average rating from Discerning Drinkers implies that something is missing for modern palettes.

I suspect the problem is that it's just not boozy enough.

To make it more boozy but still recognizably a Satan's Whiskers, I recommend: 1. using Navy Strength Gin; 2. giving a light "spanking" of Regan's orange bitters rather than a single drop or two; 3. dropping both vermouths to 1/3 Oz; 4. Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao as the orange liqueur; 5. the slightest pinch of salt or drop of saline solution to offset the sweetness.

But what do I know? Your mileage may vary.

If you like spices and orange this is the one for you.

Light, complex, refreshing and delicious!

For some reason I tried a few variations previously but not the original. It's gorgeous! I didn't have my preferred vermouths but it was fantastic, so it could potentially blow my mind with the right brands.

Very nice mix of dark fruit, spice, and orange, like a tiki drink's European cousin. Cocchi as the sweet vermouth worked perfectly.

I made it in a hot summer night. Served it on a rocks glass with a large piece of ice, so I shook it a little. I used aquafaba too because, why not? Liked it.

My initial version was overwhelmed by my use of Carpano Antica… it’s the sweet vermouth I had open. I’d probably go with something lighter next time.

A charming and pleasing cocktail from a more innocent era. A modern equivalent would probably double the booze, if not more! Today one would almost consider this a breakfast/brunch cocktail.

Very interesting! I think you need to be precise in your measurements to avoid any single ingredient being too overpowering. Made it with Beefeater, but seems like a good one to try different gins with. Possibly different vermouths, too.

My, this is delicious! Hadn't come across this before, but I'll be making it again!! Not too sweet, which is good!

Lovely and refreshing without being simple. I used blood orange juice and the resulting colour was stunning. I plan to make this throughout the blood orange season here in California.

Complex orange flavours make this seem more boozy than it actually is. Lovely.

Well-balanced - all the cast get a moment on stage!
We have all these ingredients in stock, so this could be a regular.
Maybe with a splash of Campari??

As it's Blood Orange season I'm working my way through the OJ cocktails that I possess the other ingredients for and renaming them accordingly. This has become Dracula's Whiskers obvs...

Subtle orange with sweetness moderated by the other ingredients. Quite pleasant though not as fiery as the name suggests.

I'm falling in love with this drink. Much more subtle than the name suggests. The evolution is long and surprising. Made this now with Beefeater and I want to try it both with Roku Gun (yuzu, citrus forward) and Hayman's Old Tom to see how the drink reacts. It's that interesting. Highly recommended.