Name: Satan's Whiskers (Straight)
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 20 ml Gin; 20 ml Dry vermouth; 20 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 10 ml Grand Marnier; 20 ml Orange juice; 1 dash Orange bitters

Satan's Whiskers (Straight)
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Glass:

Photographed in a Speakeasy Coupe 8.5oz

Ingredients:
²⁄₃ fl oz	Hayman's London Dry Gin
²⁄₃ fl oz	Strucchi Dry Vermouth
²⁄₃ fl oz	Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
¹⁄₃ fl oz	Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
²⁄₃ fl oz	Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 dash	Orange Bitters by Angostura

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Prepare:

Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish:

EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Dry vermouth, Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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Review:

Dry and citrusy with underlying piney gin and herbal complexity.

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Variations/similar cocktails:

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History:

Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. A variation on the classic Bronx.

SATAN'S WHISKERS COCKTAIL. (Straight)
Of Italian Vermouth, French Vermouth, Gin and Orange Juice, two parts each; of Grand Marnier one part; Orange Bitters, a dash.
Shake well and strain into chilled glass.
Harry Craddock, 1930

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Nutrition:

One serving of Satan's Whiskers (Straight) contains 132 calories

Alcohol content:

1.1 standard drinks
15.57% alc./vol. (31.15° proof)
15.1 grams of pure alcohol

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Doug Bain

16th May at 00:29

Looking at the combination of ingredients, I did not have to like this. But the positive ratings and comments kept it on my wish list.. Finally made it, and I'm glad I did. Delicious and interesting. Had no Grand Marnier, so I used a triple sec variant. Will try again with Grand Marnier.

Clarence Castillo

22nd April at 02:48

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.

Loz Horner

8th February at 17:15

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

jill andrews

16th January at 22:18

Light, complex, refreshing and delicious!

Jacques Gaudin

13th September 2025 at 20:30

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.

Justin Aniello

23rd May 2025 at 00:13

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

Doug Bain

16th May at 00:12

"like a tiki drink's European cousin". Excellent description

Alejo Gerosa

23rd February 2025 at 18:37

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.

Mike Hillis

2nd December 2024 at 03:48

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.

John CARR

20th July 2024 at 14:21

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.

Doug Bain

16th May at 00:14

And it would be an excellent brunch

John CARR

20th July 2024 at 14:25

Vaguely reminiscent of a Garibaldi, no doubt due to the orange juice and sweet/bitter/sour/fruity combination.

Peter McCarthy

8th March 2024 at 23:03

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.

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