Man o’ War
I've always had a soft spot for the Man o' War. Think of it as a whiskey sour, but the addition of sweet vermouth brings a rich complexity that perfectly balances the spicy bourbon and bright curaçao. It's a forgotten classic that definitely deserves a spot in your rotation.
Recipe Ingredients
3/4 oz (45 ml) Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1-2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters Add to Cart
Expressed lemon oil & peel for garnish
Recipe Directions
2. Add ice to the shaker.
3. Shake thoroughly until well chilled.
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
5. Express the lemon oil over the surface, then drop in the peel as garnish.
Shop the Ingredients
Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon
Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
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