This diamondback cocktail recipe brings warmth to your winter! It's the perfect drink for cold nights with rye whiskey, apple brandy, and Chartreuse.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
233
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Rye Whiskey
- ¾ oz Apple Brandy or Applejack
- ¾ oz Yellow Chartreuse
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Mixing Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
- Strainer
- Chilled Cocktail Glass
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail glass.
- Add ¾ oz Yellow Chartreuse to a mixing glass.
- Follow with ¾ oz Apple Brandy or Applejack.
- Measure and pour 1½ oz Rye Whiskey.
- Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir the ingredients gently with a bar spoon.
- Strain the mixture into your chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Rye Whiskey: Bourbon can be a good substitute for rye whiskey if you still need it. It's sweeter and less spicy but still works well in this cocktail.
- Apple Brandy/Applejack: If you are out of Apple Brandy opt for a grape brandy like Cognac or Armagnac for a sophisticated variation.
- Yellow Chartreuse: Green Chartreuse can be used instead of yellow if you prefer a more robust, herbal flavor.
Making a Pitcher of Diamondback Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of rye whiskey, 6 oz of apple brandy or applejack, and 6 oz of yellow Chartreuse.
- Mix: Combine the rye whiskey, apple brandy or applejack, and yellow Chartreuse in a large pitcher with ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into individual chilled cocktail glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rye Whiskey Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whiskey substitute. Several brands are available that mimic the flavor of whiskey without the alcohol.
- Apple Brandy/Applejack Substitute: Opt for an apple juice or non-alcoholic apple cider. It will have a different depth of flavor, but it will provide the apple notes needed for this cocktail.
- Yellow Chartreuse Substitute: Make a simple syrup infused with lemon peel and various herbs to mimic the herbal notes in yellow Chartreuse.
Making it Vegan:
Substitute the Yellow Chartreuse with the green version and enjoy a vegan-friendly Diamondback cocktail. Always check your ingredients' labels to ensure they're suitable for a vegan diet. Some brands may use animal products in their processing methods.What is a Diamondback Cocktail?
A Diamondback cocktail is a rye whiskey-based drink made of rye whiskey, apple brandy, and yellow Chartreuse. This classic cocktail is relatively easy to make as long as you have the right ingredients; however, it requires some specific spirits that might not be in every home bar.
What is a Diamondback Cocktail made of – The ingredients
These ingredients make up the composition of a Diamondback Cocktail:
- Rye Whiskey: The cocktail’s base spirit provides a robust and spicy flavor profile.
- Apple Brandy: Adds a sweet, fruity complexity to balance the strong character of the rye whiskey.
- Yellow Chartreuse: An herbal liqueur that introduces a unique botanical element.
- Ice Cubes: Used to chill the cocktail and slightly dilute the strong flavors, making it more palatable.
