Brooklyn Cocktail Recipe
Written by Enjoy your evening with our Brooklyn Cocktail recipe! Blending Rye Whiskey, dry Vermouth, and Maraschino, it's a timeless treat for your taste buds.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 227
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz dry Vermouth
- ¼ oz Maraschino Liqueur
- ¼ oz Amer Picon - or a similar bitter orange liqueur
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Mixing Glass
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Chill the Glass: Place your cocktail glass in the freezer for a short while, or fill it with ice cubes to chill.
- Mix Ingredients: In the mixing glass, combine ¼ oz Amer Picon, ¼ oz Maraschino Liqueur, 1 oz dry Vermouth, and 2 oz Rye Whiskey.
- Stir: Stir the ingredients with ice for about 20-25 seconds.
- Strain: Empty your cocktail glass of ice cubes and strain the mixture into the glass.
- Garnish: Drop a maraschino cherry into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
From my experience, while the original ingredients make the Brooklyn Cocktail unique, there are some alternatives you can try:- Rye Whiskey: Bourbon can be a good alternative. The profile will be slightly sweeter, but it works well.
- Amer Picon: This is hard to find in some places. Bigallet China-China or Ramazzotti can be good stand-ins, though each brings its character to the drink.
- Maraschino Liqueur: If you don't have this, a hint of cherry brandy or another cherry liqueur can work.
Making a Pitcher of Brooklyn Cocktail:
- Scale: For 8 servings, use 16 oz of rye whiskey, 8 oz of dry vermouth, 2 oz of maraschino liqueur, and 2 oz of Amer Picon.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients with ice and stir.
- Serve: Pour into individual chilled cocktail glasses, garnish with a maraschino cherry, and serve right away.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rye Whiskey Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic whiskey substitute or a mix of non-alcoholic ginger ale with a hint of caramel syrup for that rye flavor.
- Other Ingredients: Replace the dry vermouth with non-alcoholic white grape juice with a dash of lemon juice. For the maraschino liqueur, cherry juice or syrup can suffice. For the bitter, find a non-alcoholic option in the market.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes, follow the steps above, and enjoy a non-alcoholic Brooklyn.
Making it Vegan:
- Ensure that the Maraschino Liqueur and other ingredients are vegan-friendly. Some may contain animal derivatives. If unsure, consult the product labels or contact the manufacturer.
- For garnish, choose a vegan maraschino cherry (some are colored with non-vegan dyes or preserved using non-vegan methods).