| 1 1⁄2 | oz | Rye (or bourbon) |
| 3⁄4 | oz | Sweet vermouth |
| 3⁄4 | oz | Triple sec, Cointreau |
| 1⁄2 | oz | Lime juice |
Instructions
Shake and strain into cocktail glass
Notes
Originally made with rye. A good alternative for Margarita drinkers.
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2 Comments
I like this one but have
Submitted by Stewart on
I like this but have always found it a little lacking in depth. Tonight I added 1/4 oz of St George Bruto Americano amaro and found it an improvement. Maybe will try a similar experiment with Cynar.
I had to try this drink;
Submitted by MOJO1229 on
I had to try this drink; after all, there were 11 people who rated the "Oriental" at 4.0, and only one comment. I put the libation together using Rittenhouse rye, Dolin sweet vermouth, Cointreau, and lime juice. For my taste, the "Oriental" was a tad limey, so I added a Rittenhouse rye float of approximately 1 tsp, and things were much more to my liking. All in all, I would use less lime juice, or use more rye (perhaps 1 3/4 oz), or use the recipe but add a rye float. My vote is for the last option, but only because I tried it, and it worked out well.
Over all, I rated this drink at 3.5. I wouldn't go so far as to say that the "Oriental" is a good alternative for Margarita drinkers. I would say, however, that Margarita drinkers may find this to be a welcoming libation. Regardless, enjoy your drinks, but drive responsibly.
mojo1229