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Diamondback Cocktail Drink

Diamondback Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
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.