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Old Pal

A stirred rye whiskey cocktail with Campari and dry vermouth, finished with a lemon twist. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
Rittenhouse Bonded Rye WhiskeyCampariDolin Dry VermouthLemon Twist
Steps
1
whisky
Add
Rittenhouse Bonded Rye Whiskey
42.5g1.5 oz
2
Liqueur
Add
Campari
21.3g.75 oz
3
Vermouth
Add
Dolin Dry Vermouth
21.3g.75 oz
4
Fruit
Garnish
Lemon Twist
1
5
Nick & nora
Verre
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Total liquid~85 g
Volume127 ml
Strength25 % vol.
Alcohol31 ml (25 g)78 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar5.6 g (4.4%)1.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.14%
DouceurOff-dry
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