Millionaire Cocktail
The Millionaire is a classic cocktail that exudes sophistication and richness, featuring a delightful blend of aged spirits and sweeteners, often with a hint of spice. This cocktail is perfect for special occasions or when you want to indulge in something truly luxurious.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Fine mesh strainer
- Coupe or cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey or Bourbon
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.5 oz Orange Curaçao
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- Ice cubes
- Orange twist (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill a coupe or cocktail glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- In a mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey (or bourbon), sweet vermouth, orange curaçao, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
- Discard the ice water from your chilled glass. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
- Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.
Notes
For a variation, you can substitute the rye whiskey with dark rum for a unique twist on the traditional recipe. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of simple syrup to taste.