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The “Miss Fisher’s Mystery” 1920’s Cocktail

Published: Sep 6, 2017 · Modified: Mar 2, 2021 by Genevieve Morrison · This post may contain affiliate links

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Want to make a traditional 1920’s cocktail with a dash of orange, lemon, strawberry, maple and mystery? This “Miss Fisher’s Mystery” whisky cocktail is perfect for a misty, moonlit Autumn’s eve.

An orange cocktail in a gold-rimmed glass, garnished with a dry flower with leaves on a black table.

My very favorite show is Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, and since her favorite spirit is whisky, I thought I’d make a whisky cocktail for her with ingredients that are a little tricky to place.

There’s whisky, of course, but I used 3 kinds of sweet flavors that mysteriously blend together, but never make the cocktail too sweet.

To create a garnish like this, you’ll just need some pretty dry flowers, a few maple leaves, a little thread to tie them together and very steady fingers. I love combining dry and fresh flowers and greenery for garnishes. It makes my cocktails look so exciting.

I hope you love this 1920’s cocktail as much as I do!

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The “Miss Fisher’s Mystery” 1920’s Cocktail

Want to make a traditional 1920’s cocktail with a dash of orange, lemon, strawberry, maple and mystery? This “Miss Fisher’s Mystery” whisky cocktail is perfect for a misty, moonlit Autumn’s eve.
4.19 from 16 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Genevieve Morrison

Ingredients

  • 2  ounces Michter’s Rye whisky
  • ½ ounce Grand Marnier

  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice – about half a small lemon

  • ½ tsp. maple syrup

  • ¼  tsp. strawberry preserves – a fancy brand
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with a good handful of ice. Shake vigorously – enough to really break up the preserves. Pour into a frosted glass and serve.

Notes

If you don’t want the preserves to float in the cocktail, make sure to pour into a strainer over your glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 5.7mg
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  1. Js

    September 22, 2024 at 10:20 pm

    Classy Style, I Love It

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  2. Alisha

    September 16, 2023 at 11:00 pm

    Only three stars from this lady. I think this drink was way to strong which made it very difficult for me to drink. However, if you want a quick buzzz this will do in a pinch! I didn’t care for the flavor lots of citrus on top of the burn of alcohol. I think simple syrup would help achieve my desired taste. I couldn’t taste the maple or strawberry either.

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    • Jimmy Nimon

      November 28, 2024 at 7:49 pm

      I agree those ingredients should bump up to tablespoon measurements and not teaspoon with something as strong as bourbon.

      Reply
  3. Lauren

    September 13, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    Oh Genevieve! I can’t wait to attempt the mystery cocktail and watch Phyrne flounce around! I just hope mine looks half as beautiful as yours!

    Reply
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