Here’s another delight from the golden age of the early 20th Century, when drinks were strong, drinking was considered a creative pursuit – like a hobby – and drinks were named accordingly. And with a name like this, how could you not feel tempted?
It’s one of a great many variations on the ancient classic, the Bronx, in that it employs gin, vermouth and orange juice. But it uses them in equal amounts and adds orange curaçao and orange bitters, for a more balanced, less edgy flavor.
Watch out though, a Stan’s Whiskers is plenty strong.
Think of it as diabolical orange juice. (Not recommended for breakfast!)
Satan's Whiskers
.75 ounce gin
.75 sweet vermouth
.75 ounce dry vermouth
.75 orange curaçao
.75 orange juice (fresh of course!)
2 dashes orange bitters
Combine all the ingredients and shake ‘til it’s good and cold. Strain into a cocktail glass, and garnish with an orange slice.