Old Pal
Base Spirit
Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Campari
Flavour Type
Bitter, Spicy
Cocktail Type
Classic
A balanced cocktail with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and Campari.
Origin/History
Created in the 1920s, a variation of Negroni and Boulevardier.
Serving Instructions
Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Occassion
Evening, Classic cocktail hours
Year of Creation
1920s
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Lemon twist
Aroma
Herbal, Whiskey
Texture/Consistency
Smooth, Balanced
Pairings
Meat dishes, Cheese
Fun Facts
Named as a nod to a friend of the creatorMacElhone.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Stir well with ice
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey
- Dry vermouth
- Campari
Preparation Method
- 45 ml rye whiskey
- 30 ml dry vermouth
- 15 ml Campari
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