Satan's Whiskers

Gin · Coupe

A 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book recipe — gin, both vermouths, orange juice, Grand Marnier, and orange bitters. Choose 'straight' for curaçao, 'curled' for Grand Marnier.

GlassCoupe
GarnishNone
ABV22%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorcitrus, herbal, historic, complex

Ingredients

  • Gin0.75 oz
  • Dry Vermouth0.75 oz
  • Sweet Vermouth0.75 oz
  • Fresh Orange Juice0.75 oz
  • Grand Marnier0.25 oz
  • Orange Bitters1 dash
  • Orange Peel1 twist

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to shaker with ice
  2. Shake hard
  3. Double strain into chilled coupe
  4. Garnish with orange peel

Pro Tips

  • 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book — gin + both vermouths + OJ + Grand Marnier + orange bitters.
  • 'Straight' = orange curaçao; 'curled' = Grand Marnier. The choice matters.
  • Equal parts of the first four ingredients; the bitters are the signature.