Brooklyn

The Brooklyn is one of my all-time favorites, a truly superb Manhattan variation. It’s all about balance: the spicy rye, the unique funk of maraschino, and the crucial bittersweet complexity from Amaro Ramazzotti. When it's built right with the correct ingredients, it really shines.

Approximate ABV 31.2%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $4.14
Taste Foundation Bitter, Sweet
Taste Nuance Herbal, Fruity, Spicy

Recipe Directions

1. Chill your serving glass.
2. In a mixing glass, combine rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, amaro, and orange bitters.
3. Add quality ice.
4. Stir until adequately chilled and diluted.
5. Strain into the prepared glass.
6. Express oils from an orange zest over the drink, then discard the peel. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

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