We had cabin fever. We were rained in. It was a cold winter day with nothing to do. There was no sun to slip down past the yardarm - the sun hadn't been seen in days.But it was cocktail time.
And we were feeling a little devilish! Here's a vintage cocktail from a great little book called - what else? - "Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails," by Ted Haigh, or Dr. Cocktail, as he calls himself.
Satan's Whiskers
Mix equal parts of:
- Dry vermouth
- Sweet vermouth
- Gin
- Orange juice
- Grand Marnier or Curacao (or Cointreau)*
Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice, strain into cocktail glasses.
*Made with Curacao or Cointreau, it's a Curly Satan's Whisker. The Curly version is a little edgier, and the bitters are more assertive. With Grand Mariner, it's a Straight Whisker, lending more smoothness and mellowness to the drink.
Cheers!
The wicked little figurine is a Mexican folk art piece by artist Carmela Martinez.
The cocktail and placemat look very sunny!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I would love it with the Curacao.
ReplyDeleteWe're going to hell in a handbasket!
ReplyDeleteMight as well enjoy the ride...
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Love the figurine!
ReplyDeleteI had a friend show up at my door (to pick up her son) and she said, "What are you doing? Can you make me a drink?" She had THAT kind of day, and I was happy to oblige; we had margaritas. :)
Hmmm, I think I have all the makings for that -- time to be a little devilish!
ReplyDeleteNice touch with the devilish cat is it? Really like the man all bottled up too...and the drink looks mighty tempting!
ReplyDeleteI think I may have to rustle up one of these... my usuale cocktail is the negroni, but these will scratch that "bitter orange" itch.
ReplyDeleteWas your son able to get out of London?