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Whiz Bang recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice25% ABV
The Whiz Bang is a stirred whiskey cocktail, made with blended Scotch, dry vermouth, grenadine and more, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
Whiz Bang ingredients
| Blended Scotch | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Dry vermouth | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Grenadine | 5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Absinthe | 2 dashes |
| Orange bitters | 2 dashes |
How to make a Whiz Bang
- 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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Whiz Bang: quick answers
- How strong is a Whiz Bang?
- About 25% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 18 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Whiz Bang?
- About 160 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 Whiz Bang served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Whiz Bang have?
- 5 in total: blended Scotch, dry vermouth, grenadine, absinthe and orange bitters. Simple enough to make at home.
