How to Make a Whisper Cocktail

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The Whisper Cocktail is a drink composed of whiskey, French vermouth and Italian vermouth. Similar in flavor to the classic Manhattan Cocktail, the Whisper is bit drier. This recipe makes one cocktail, served straight up in a chilled cocktail glass, but like the Manhattan, it can be served in a short cocktail or sours glass filled with ice cubes or crushed ice. Does this Spark an idea?

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Cocktail shaker
Ice cubes
1½ oz. whiskey
1½ oz. French vermouth
1½ oz. Italian vermouth
Chilled cocktail glass
Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

- 1
  
  Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- 2
  
  Add the whiskey, French vermouth and Italian vermouth.
- 3
  
  Cover the cocktail shaker and shake gently for 10 to 15 seconds.
- 4
  
  Strain the contents of the shaker into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 5
  
  Garnish the drink with a twisted lemon peel and serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings

If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add a half tablespoon of simple syrup or powdered sugar to the cocktail shaker.
For a bit of natural fruit flavor, add a half ounce of freshly squeezed orange juice or lemon juice.

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