Fancy Free
Bourbon with maraschino and two kinds of bitters.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 33% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Bourbon
- 7.5 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml bourbon into the mixing glass
- Pour 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Fancy Free
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Fancy Free FAQ
What's in a Fancy Free?
60 ml bourbon, 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur, 1 dash angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Fancy Free?
About 33% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Fancy Free?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Fancy Free in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
