An Oriental Cocktail combines rye, sweet vermouth, triple sec and lime juice. I got my recipe from
The Joy of Mixology by Gary Regan who, in turn, adapted his from
The Savoy Cocktail Book. The legend according to
Savoy is that in 1924, a desperately ill man in the Philippines gave the recipe to the doctor who saved his life as a thank you.
My wife asked for something with limes and this was what I found. It's a pretty drink with enough lime to satisfy the expressed craving. The triple sec brings a sugary, orangey brightness to the affair as well.
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ReplyDeleteThis drink has a beautiful story, too bad I can't drink alcohol!!!
Probably healthier for you, though.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful! Thank you. I will happily return the favor.
DeleteIt sounds a little sweet for me, but I generally drink rye straight.
ReplyDeleteI like it straight, too, but mixing is fun.
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