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Shaken · Coupe

Classic (printed in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930)

Oriental cocktail recipe

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What goes in it

Method · Shaken

  1. 1Shake everything with ice.
  2. 2Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and add a cherry.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
Up
Garnish
Brandied cherry

Prep ahead

Fresh juice

Lime Juice

Yield
About 1 oz per lime
Keeps
1 day
Storage
Refrigerated

Ingredients

  • Fresh limes

Method

  1. 1Juice to order or in small batches. Strain out seeds and pulp. Store in the refrigerator.

About the Oriental

Oriental is a cocktail made with rye whiskey, orange liqueur and sweet vermouth.

RyeShakenCitrusFruityOrange LiqueurVermouth

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