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Arnaud’s Special recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice25% ABV
The Arnaud’s Special is a stirred whiskey cocktail, made with blended Scotch, Dubonnet and orange bitters, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
The house cocktail of Arnaud’s, the French Quarter restaurant in New Orleans.
Arnaud’s Special ingredients
| Blended Scotch | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Dubonnet | 22.5 ml (¾ oz) |
| Orange bitters | 2 dashes |
How to make an Arnaud’s Special
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Orange twist
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Arnaud’s Special: quick answers
- How strong is a Arnaud’s Special?
- About 25% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 17 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Arnaud’s Special?
- About 130 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Arnaud’s Special served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Arnaud’s Special have?
- 3 in total: blended Scotch, Dubonnet and orange bitters. Simple enough to make at home.
