Ingredients
- 30 ml Rye whiskey e.g. Rittenhouse, Bulleit Rye, Old Overholt
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Dry vermouth e.g. Noilly Prat, Dolin Dry
- Garnish Lemon twist
Preparation
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
- Garnish with lemon twist. Use a peeler or knife to cut a wide strip, avoiding the white pith. Twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.
Origin Story
The Old Pal cocktail dates back to the 1920s and is thought to have been created by a bartender named Harry McElhone at the New York Bar in Paris. This drink is a variation of the Boulevardier, showcasing the popularity of rye whiskey during that era.
