Drinks Guide
rye or canadian whiskyDry vermouthMaraschino liqueurPicon or angostura bitters
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Brooklyn

Made with rye whiskey, vermouth and Maraschino, served in a cocktail glass.

60 ml / 2 ozrye or canadian whisky
30 ml / 1 ozDry vermouth
5 ml / 0.25 ozMaraschino liqueur
5 ml / 0.25 ozPicon or angostura bitters
Maraschino cherry, Garnish

Method

  1. Combine ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
  2. Stir until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

About the Brooklyn

The Brooklyn is a stirred sour cocktail featuring rye whiskey as its base. It offers a balanced character with dry vermouth, sweet maraschino, and bitters creating a complex flavor profile.

History

Created in 1910 by Maurice Hegeman at the Schmidt Cafe near the Brooklyn Bridge. It fell into obscurity after Prohibition but resurged in the 1990s.

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