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Old Pal cocktail

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Old Pal

A bitter and dry rye whiskey cocktail with Campari and dry vermouth.

Difficulty
Easy
Strength
Strong
Origin
United States

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Add the Rye Whiskey, Campari, and Dry Vermouth into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
  3. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.

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About the Old Pal

The Old Pal is a spirit-forward classic with a bitter edge, featuring rye whiskey, Campari, and dry vermouth. Its unique balance of bitterness and dryness makes it a sophisticated choice for fans of Negroni-style drinks. Garnished with a lemon twist, it's a drink that's as sharp as its name suggests.

Similar drinks

How this compares

  • Boulevardier

    A similar whiskey cocktail but uses sweet vermouth instead of dry vermouth, resulting in a richer and slightly sweeter profile.

  • Negroni

    A gin-based counterpart with sweet vermouth, offering a more herbal and balanced bitterness compared to the Old Pal's dry edge.

  • Manhattan

    Features sweet vermouth and bitters, creating a smoother and less bitter alternative to the Old Pal.

  • Sazerac

    Uses rye whiskey and absinthe for a spicier and more aromatic take, without the vermouth or Campari bitterness.

  • Paper Plane

    A bourbon cocktail with Aperol and Amaro Nonino, providing a lighter and more citrus-forward twist compared to the Old Pal's bold dryness.

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