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Cocktail in a coupe glass on a wood surface garnished with a cherry and lemon peel skewer.

Man O' War Cocktail Recipe

Melissa
This Man O' War cocktail is a delicious and classic drink made with a blend of bourbon, Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth, and tangy lemon juice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks and Cocktails, Happy Hour
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ ounces bourbon whiskey
  • 1 ounce Grand Marnier
  • ½ ounce sweet vermouth
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • Lemon twist and/or cocktail cherry for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the bourbon, Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
  • Add ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish, if desired. 

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Notes

Tips:
  • Chill your glass in the freezer or refrigerator before pouring the cocktail.
  • If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, feel free to add a dash of your favorite type of syrup.
  • For a more tart cocktail, you can increase the lemon juice amount.
  • To add complex bitter notes, add a few dashes of your favorite bitters.
 
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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