Ingredients
- 2 fl oz rye whiskey 40% ABV for the calorie estimate; about 60 ml
- 1 fl oz sweet red vermouth about 30 ml
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 cocktail cherry for garnish
- 1 cup ice cubes for stirring; discarded after straining
Equipment
- Jigger
- Mixing glass
- Long bar spoon
- Cocktail strainer
- Coupe or small cocktail glass
Instructions
- Place a coupe or small cocktail glass in the freezer briefly, or fill it with ice and cold water while preparing the drink.
- Pour the rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass. Add the ice cubes.
- Stir gently for about 20–30 seconds until the mixing glass feels very cold. Empty any chilling water from the serving glass, then strain the cocktail into it without the mixing ice.
- Add the cocktail cherry and serve promptly. This recipe makes one cocktail, not necessarily one standard alcoholic drink.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal
Video
Notes
Video credit: Anders Erickson demonstrates the same rye, sweet vermouth and bitters method; his whiskey may be higher proof than the 40% ABV used for this estimate. Estimated calories use NIAAA ingredient averages: 2 fl oz whiskey about 130 kcal plus 1 fl oz sweet vermouth about 47 kcal, with a small allowance for bitters and cherry, rounded to 190 kcal. Brands and garnishes vary. Illustrative cost basis: US$25/750 ml rye, US$12/750 ml vermouth, about US$0.50 for bitters and cherry, allocated to amounts used. Refrigerate opened vermouth according to its producer’s directions. Alcohol is for adults of legal drinking age; avoid it during pregnancy, before driving or with interacting medicines.