Oriental
Oriental is a sour, citrus and strong cocktail made with Liqueur and Whiskey, with high flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 45 ml rye whiskey
- 22 ml sweet red vermouth
- 22 ml orange liqueur (recommended: Triple sec)
- 15 ml lime juice
- Ice
Method
- In a shaker, combine the rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth, orange liqueur, and lime juice.
- Fill with ice and shake 10 to 12 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled glass, no ice in the serve.
FAQ
What is in a Oriental?
A Oriental is made with 45 ml rye whiskey, 22 ml sweet red vermouth, 22 ml orange liqueur (recommended: Triple sec), 15 ml lime juice and Ice.
Is a Oriental strong?
A Oriental is spirit-forward: little mixer, and the alcohol shows.
When should you serve a Oriental?
A Oriental fits easy prep and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Oriental?
Legend ties the drink to a wounded soldier in the Philippines in the early 20th century — hence the video title. It's a Manhattan that picked up citrus: the vermouth stays, but lime and Cointreau come in, and the drink is shaken, not stirred. Rye holds the spice; bourbon rounds it out and loses the cut. Cheap triple sec buries the whiskey. The catalog's Manhattan stays without juice and with Angostura. Chilled glass, no ice.