Drinks Guide
WhiskyCinnamon liqueurVanilla syrupLemon juiceQuail egg white
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Orient Express

Made with whisky and liqueur, served in a rocks glass.

40 ml / 1 1/4 ozWhisky
10 ml / 1/4 ozCinnamon liqueur
20 ml / 3/4 ozVanilla syrup
15 ml / 1/2 ozLemon juice
25 ml / 3/4 ozQuail egg white
40 gOrange
5 gGinger root
5 gMaraschino cherry
320 gIce cubes

Method

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes to the top.
  2. Place a slice of ginger in the shaker and crush with a muddler.
  3. Add 25 ml quail egg white, 15 ml lemon juice, 20 ml vanilla syrup, 10 ml cinnamon liqueur, and 40 ml whisky to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake thoroughly.
  5. Strain through a strainer and sieve into the rocks glass.
  6. Garnish with orange slices and a maraschino cherry on a skewer.

About the Orient Express

A sour cocktail based on whisky with cinnamon, vanilla, and citrus flavors. It has a strong, acidic, and spicy character.

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