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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Harry MacElhone

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