Ingredients
- 2 fl oz rye whiskey 60 ml; nutrition estimate uses 40% ABV
- 1 fl oz sweet red vermouth 30 ml; estimate uses 16% ABV
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 cup ice cubes for stirring; discarded after straining
- 1 cocktail cherry for garnish
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Cocktail strainer
- Stemmed coupe glass
- Refrigerator or freezer for chilling the glass
Instructions
- Put the empty coupe in the refrigerator or freezer while you prepare the drink.
- Add rye, sweet vermouth and bitters to the mixing glass.
- Add the ice and stir smoothly for about 20–30 seconds, until very cold and slightly diluted. Taste a small amount with a clean spoon and stir a little longer if needed.
- Strain into the chilled coupe, leaving the mixing ice behind. Garnish with the cocktail cherry and serve promptly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 6g
Video
Notes
Nutrition and cost are estimates for one cocktail, including one cherry. Alcohol contributes calories that are not reflected in carbohydrate, fat and protein alone. With 60 ml rye at 40% ABV and 30 ml vermouth at 16% ABV, the drink contains about 23 g alcohol, approximately 1.6 US standard drinks; bitters add a small amount. Higher-proof bottles increase this. Ice dilution does not remove alcohol. This recipe is for adults of legal drinking age; do not drink if alcohol is unsuitable for you, and do not drive after drinking.
Video credit: How To Drink demonstrates the same 2:1 rye-to-sweet-vermouth ratio with two dashes of bitters. Glassware and garnish presentation may differ.
