Method
- Combine 1 oz rye whiskey, 0.75 oz sweet vermouth, 0.75 oz Swedish punsch, 2 dashes lemon juice, and 1 dash Angostura bitters in a mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir the mixture until the glass is well-chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a cocktail glass.
About the Boomerang Cocktail
The Boomerang Cocktail is a sour drink combining rye whiskey, Swedish punsch, vermouth, and lemon juice with bitters. Its name references the South African boomerang or the shuttling of drinks between bars.
History
The drink originated in South Africa and became popular after World War II. It may also refer to cocktails bartenders illegally shuttle between bars.