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Old Pal

Name: Old Pal
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Rye Whiskey; 1 oz Campari; 1 oz Dry Vermouth

Old Pal combines Rye Whiskey, Campari, Dry Vermouth in a cocktail served in a nick and nora glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and balanced.

Best for

Best for cozy night in, date night.

Quick fact

The old pal is a cocktail consisting of equal parts rye whiskey, French vermouth (dry), and Campari.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

3 total

Rye Whiskeyspirit - Alcoholic

2 oz

Camparispirit - Alcoholic

1 oz

Dry Vermouthspirit - Alcoholic

1 oz

How to make it

Build it step by step.

5 steps

1Chill cocktail glass.
2Add ingredients to a mixing glass, and fill 2/3 full with ice.
3Stir about 20 seconds.
4Empty cocktail glass and strain into the glass.
5Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.

Method

Stirred

Finish

Serve with a simple garnish that fits the drink, usually citrus, herbs, or a cherry.

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Balanced

Read: Old Pal is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Rye Whiskey, Campari, Dry Vermouth.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for cozy night in, date night.

Glassware

Nick and Nora Glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Rye Whiskey, Campari, Dry Vermouth.

Best pairing

Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.

Serving style

Serve in a nick and nora glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Old Pal sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

The old pal is a cocktail consisting of equal parts rye whiskey, French vermouth (dry), and Campari.

Source: Old pal

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