Satan's Whiskers Cocktail (Curled)
1/2 oz. gin
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
1/2 oz. orange juice
2 teaspoons orange Curacao
1 teaspoon orange bitters
Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish
with orange twist.
I have to admit the name of this drink played
a major part in my choosing it. Who wouldn't be intrigued?
The Satan's Whiskers Cocktail is another selection
from Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails, which list two variants:
straight and curled. The straight version substitutes Grand Marnier for
the Curacao, and I tried 'em both.
Curled:
The bitters really comes through in this one.
Of all the ingredients, it seems to be the one that asserts itself right
up front but also lingers on the finish. Aside from the bitters, there's
a noticeable orange flavor throughout, but it's not dominant.
My overall impression is that this version
would work equally well as an after-meal drink (due to the hefty dose of
bitters), or as part of a summertime menu paired with something like barbeque
or grilled chicken.
Straight:
I definitely preferred this version. It's
much smoother and has noticeably less edge to it than the curled version.
In many ways it reminded me of a Margarita, but with the characteristic
citrus flavor coming from the orange rather than lime.
If you like your drinks citrusy and on the
dry side, give this one a shot. Besides, it'll be really fun to tell anyone
who asks that you're drinking a "Satan's Whiskers". You have to admit it
sounds much cooler than a vodka tonic.
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