A variation on the classic 'Silent Third' cocktail which first published in the Cafe Royal Cocktail Book (1937). This variation uses Tennessee Whiskey which is not quite as silent as the originals Scotch whisky.
50 ml Tennessee whiskey
20 ml triple sec
20 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
7.50 ml simple syrup
Orange twist for garnish
1
Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients and vigorously shake until well combined (approximately 15-20 seconds).
3
Fill a tumbler with ice and strain from the shaker into the glass.
4
Garnish with an orange twist.
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Ingredients
50 ml Tennessee whiskey
20 ml triple sec
20 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
7.50 ml simple syrup
Orange twist for garnish
Directions
1
Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients and vigorously shake until well combined (approximately 15-20 seconds).
3
Fill a tumbler with ice and strain from the shaker into the glass.
4
Garnish with an orange twist.