Thriller
The Thriller is a strong whiskey cocktail, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 59 out of 100
- Sweet
- 64 out of 100
- Fruity
- 72 out of 100
- Smoky
- 32 out of 100
- Boozy
- 55 out of 100
How to make a Thriller
To make a Thriller, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz scotch, 1 oz wine and 1 oz orange juice.
You'll need
- Scotch1½ oz
- Wine1 oz
- Orange juice1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add Scotch, wine and orange juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Orange juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Thriller questions
What does a Thriller taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet. It's a strong drink at about 17% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Thriller?
About 17% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Thriller and a Whisky Mac?
Both use scotch and wine. The Thriller adds orange juice. The Thriller is shaken and served in a cocktail glass; the Whisky Mac is built in the glass and served in a highball glass. The Whisky Mac is the stronger of the two.
Should a Thriller be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: orange juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Thriller in?
A cocktail glass.