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Oriental in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Oriental

The Oriental is a shaken whiskey cocktail, fresh and citrusy. It is made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Triple sec and more, served in a coupe.

Strength: about 24% ABV in the glass, roughly 26 g of alcohol per drink (an estimate; brands and dilution vary).

From the Savoy Cocktail Book, said to have been given to an American engineer in the Philippines in 1924.

Ingredients

Rye whiskey45 ml (1½ oz)
Sweet vermouth22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Triple sec22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Lime juice15 ml (½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

Method

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
None
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