CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1920–1933
Satan’s Whiskers
Gin, vermouth, orange juice and Grand Marnier, with a choice of bitters.
1930Historical classicResearched
Satan’s Whiskers appears in the Savoy Cocktail Book with two versions: “straight” with orange bitters and “curled” with Angostura. Gin, dry and sweet vermouth, orange juice and Grand Marnier make a complex, citrus-forward drink. The playful name is typical of Craddock’s era.
- Straight
- Curled
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- Gin30 ml
- Dry vermouth15 ml
- Sweet vermouth15 ml
- Orange juice20 ml
- Grand Marnier10 ml
- Orange bitters2 dashes
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a coupe and garnish with an orange twist.
Coupe · orange twist