Taste profile
Balanced, balanced, soft, and balanced.
WhiskeyMediumCocktail glass
Cocktail guide
Brooklyn
Brooklyn combines Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Angostura Bitters in a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for cozy night in, date night.
Quick tags
AlcoholicSweetDateNightUSA
Quick fact
The Brooklyn is one of five cocktails named for the boroughs of New York City, along with the Bronx, the Manhattan, the Queens and the Staten Island Ferry. It resembles a Manhattan, but with dry vermouth, Picon, and Maraschino. It largely fell into obscurity after the end of Prohibition, but experienced a resurgence in the 1990s.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Combine ingredients with ice and stir until well-chilled.
- 2Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Maraschino Cherry.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Balanced
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Balanced
Read: Brooklyn is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a balanced profile with support from Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Brooklyn sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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The Brooklyn is one of five cocktails named for the boroughs of New York City, along with the Bronx, the Manhattan, the Queens and the Staten Island Ferry. It resembles a Manhattan, but with dry vermouth, Picon, and Maraschino. It largely fell into obscurity after the end of Prohibition, but experienced a resurgence in the 1990s.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Cocktail
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Maraschino Cherry.
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Brooklyn (cocktail)
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