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Fancy Free recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice34% ABV200 kcal
The Fancy Free is a stirred whiskey cocktail, made with bourbon, maraschino liqueur, Angostura bitters and more, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
Fancy Free ingredients
| Bourbon | 60 ml (2 oz) |
| Maraschino liqueur | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Angostura bitters | 2 dashes |
| Orange bitters | 2 dashes |
How to make a Fancy Free
- 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 peel.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Orange peel
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Fancy Free: quick answers
- How strong is a Fancy Free?
- About 34% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 26 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Fancy Free?
- About 200 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Fancy Free served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Fancy Free have?
- 4 in total: bourbon, maraschino liqueur, Angostura bitters and orange bitters. Simple enough to make at home.
