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.

Approximate ABV 28.7%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $4.38
Taste Foundation Sweet, Sour/Tart, Bitter
Taste Nuance Fruity, Herbal, Spicy

Recipe Ingredients

1.5 oz. (45 ml) Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon Add to Cart
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

1. Combine the bourbon, dry curaçao, vermouth, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters in a shaker.
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.

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