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Brooklyn cocktail

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Brooklyn

A bold and herbal rye whiskey cocktail with a touch of maraschino and Amer Picon.

Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Strong
Origin
United States

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Add the Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, and Amer Picon (or substitute) into a Mixing Glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
  3. Garnish with a skewered Maraschino Cherry.

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About the Brooklyn

The Brooklyn cocktail is a lesser-known classic that showcases the robust flavor of rye whiskey balanced with dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and the bittersweet notes of Amer Picon. This drink offers a sophisticated and slightly herbal profile, perfect for those who enjoy bold, spirit-forward cocktails.

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How this compares

  • Manhattan

    Both use whiskey, but the Brooklyn adds maraschino liqueur and Amer Picon, making it more herbal and bittersweet.

  • Bobby Burns

    Both are whiskey-forward, but the Bobby Burns adds Bénédictine, while the Brooklyn uses dry vermouth and Amer Picon.

  • Negroni

    Both are herbal, but the Negroni uses gin and Campari, while the Brooklyn uses rye whiskey with maraschino liqueur.

  • Boulevardier

    Both are bitter and spirit-forward, but the Boulevardier uses bourbon and Campari, while the Brooklyn has rye whiskey and Amer Picon.

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