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dry and bitter

Old Pal

A dry and bitter rye cocktail that Harry MacElhone created for a friend

rye-whiskeyEasy~26% ABV
MethodStirGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishlemon twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1 ozrye whiskey
  • 1 ozcampari
  • 1 ozdry vermouth
  • lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add rye and Campari and dry vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Express a lemon twist over the drink.
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History & Origin

Created by Harry MacElhone at Harry's New York Bar in Paris for a sports writer friend. It uses the same formula as a Boulevardier but with dry vermouth for a more bitter result.

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