57 Magnum recipe
Scotch, triple sec and orange bitters, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with a slice of orange.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a 57 Magnum?
Scotch Whisky
Scotch Whisky is a malt or grain whisky – or a blend of the two, referred to as blended – made in Scotland.
All Scotch Whisky was originally made just using malted barley, but more commercialised distilleries began making it from wheat and rye in the late 18th century.
All Scotch Whisky must be aged immediately after distillation in oak barrels for at least three years and the minimum strength must be 40% alcohol by volume.
As of 2022, there are 141 whisky distilleries operating in Scotland.
For Scotch Whisky, we’d recommend:
Triple Sec
Triple Sec is a style of Orange Liqueur and you can read more about it in our detailed article.
For Triple Sec, we recommend:
Orange Bitters
Orange Bitters is an alcoholic cocktail ingredient aimed at providing drinks with a bitter orange flavour.
Orange Bitters are made using peels of Seville oranges, cardamom, caraway seed, coriander, anise, and burnt sugar in an alcohol base.
For Orange Bitters, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a 57 Magnum?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
We recommend:
Hawthorne Strainer
If you (or perhaps the person you’re buying for) don’t have a Hawthorne strainer as part of a cocktail shaker set, it’s a great, and incredibly useful, addition to your cocktail toolbox.
The strainer is typically used to remove the ice (or any other unwanted solid ingredients) from your cocktail as it’s poured from the cocktail shaker into your glass.
For a Hawthorne Strainer, we recommend:
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Recipe card
57 Magnum
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice and the ingredients to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
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57 Magnum FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a 57 Magnum?
To make a 57 Magnum, you need 90ml / 3oz Scotch, 30ml / 1oz triple sec and a dash of orange bitters, plus a slice of orange to garnish. There’s more about Scotch whisky, triple sec and orange bitters above.
What Equipment do you need to make a 57 Magnum?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a cocktail glass and a Hawthorne strainer.
What alcohol is in a 57 Magnum?
A 57 Magnum contains 90ml / 3oz Scotch and 30ml / 1oz triple sec.
Is a 57 Magnum shaken or stirred?
A 57 Magnum is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a 57 Magnum without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is a 57 Magnum served in?
Serve a 57 Magnum in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a 57 Magnum?
Garnish a 57 Magnum with a slice of orange.
