Algonquin
A crisp, unexpected classic pairing rye whiskey with dry vermouth and pineapple juice.
Base
whiskey
Glassware
Coupe
Flavor Profile
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Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz dry vermouth
- 0.75 oz pineapple juice
Instructions
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
Origin & Story
New York City, 1920s
Named after Manhattan's Algonquin Hotel, home to the famous literary Round Table, it uses pineapple's brightness to soften rye's spicy bite.
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