Brooklyn Bittersweet

This modern-classic cocktail, the Brooklyn Bittersweet, is a delightful twist on the traditional Brooklyn cocktail, replacing the original's Amer Picon with the bittersweet Italian liqueur Cynar. The combination of rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and Cynar results in a complex and balanced flavor profile that is sure to please any cocktail enthusiast.

Brooklyn Bittersweet

A modern-classic cocktail with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and Cynar, offering a delightful bittersweet twist on the traditional Brooklyn cocktail.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz rye whiskey (preferably Rittenhouse)
  • 1 oz dry vermouth (preferably Dolin)
  • 2 tsp maraschino liqueur (preferably Luxardo)
  • 1 tsp Cynar

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.