Cocktail
Satan's Whiskers
How to make Satan's Whiskers - the fruity gin cocktail with two types of vermouth, Grand Marnier, orange juice and bitters. A lively Savoy classic.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
Satan’s Whiskers is a lively gin cocktail from the Savoy Cocktail Book of 1930 that combines gin, two types of vermouth, Grand Marnier and orange juice in equal parts. Fruity, balanced and surprisingly complex - a classic that is unjustly rarely mixed.
Instructions
- Add gin, both types of vermouth, orange juice, Grand Marnier and orange bitters to the shaker.
- Fill with ice cubes and shake hard.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express an orange zest over the glass.
- Drop the zest into the glass as a garnish and serve.
Garnish: Orange zest
Pro tip: There are two versions - with Grand Marnier it is called curled, with ordinary orange liqueur straight. The Grand Marnier gives more depth and is the more popular variation.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Satan's Whiskers come from?
The cocktail appeared in 1930 in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book in London.
What is the difference between curled and straight?
Curled is mixed with Grand Marnier, straight with simple orange liqueur - the curled variation tastes fuller and deeper.
What does Satan's Whiskers taste like?
It is fruity and balanced with a strong orange note, gentle sweetness and a fine herbal spice from the two types of vermouth.
Ingredients
- Gin1.5 cl
- Dry vermouth (Vermouth Dry)1.5 cl
- Sweet vermouth (Vermouth Rosso)1.5 cl
- Orange juice1.5 cl
- Grand Marnier1.5 cl
- Orange bitters1 dash
