The Brooklyn
Fred’s favourite Manhattan variation!
A dryer, more aperitif style take on the classic American whiskey drink, the Brooklyn combines spicy and herbacious notes with lovely burnt orange undertones for a complex and juicy sipper.
Ingredients
50ml (1 & 2/3oz) rye whiskey
20ml (2/3oz) dry vermouth
7.5ml (1/4oz) Amer Picon
5ml (1/6oz) maraschino liqueur
Orange twist to garnish
Good ice
Equipment
A coupe glass
A mixing glass
A jigger
A barspoon
A julep strainer
Method
Prepare your twist.
Add all ingredients to the mixing glass, fill with as much ice as possible and stir until desired dilution.
Strain into chilled coupe glass, squeeze the orange twist to expel the citrus oil over it, then add the twist to the drink. Enjoy!
Suggested Spirits
New York is a rye drinking city, so we tend to stick with that for most of the Manhattan variations. That said, they can be delicious with bourbon, just a little smoother and sweeter. We’ve gone for Bulleit rye here as the spiciest of the lot!
Amer Picon can be tricky to get your hands on in some places, so if you see a bottle then nab it! Otherwise Amaro Montenegro or Amaro Nonino are reasonable substitutes.