Oriental cocktail illustration

Whiskey · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Oriental

Best suited to drinkers who like fruity, sour and spicy across a lean, light body. The drink is firm and warming and fairly approachable.

FruitySourSpicy
APPROX. ABV
23%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Duck
02Asian dishes

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

Read the guide, then compare the drink

Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

MAKE IT YOURS

Save this drink to your personal index

Open the interactive guide to mark it Tried, add it to Favourites, compare it or write a private tasting note.

Open interactive guide →