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Longshoreman Cocktail Drink

Longshoreman Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Shake up your cocktail routine with a Longshoreman Cocktail recipe, where the rich warmth of rye meets the intriguing bitterness of Amaro for a truly sophisticated sip.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 208

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Rye Whiskey - 100 proof / 50% alc./vol.
  • 1 oz Punt e Mes - or other full-bodied vermouth
  • ½ oz Amaro Averna
  • Flamed orange zest twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Strainer
  • Old Fashioned Glass

Instructions

  • Chill Glass: Stir some ice cubes in your Old Fashioned glass.
  • Mix Ingredients: In the mixing glass, pour ½ oz Amaro Averna, 1 oz Punt e Mes, and 2 oz Rye Whiskey.
  • Stir: Using a bar spoon, stir the ingredients with ice until well-chilled, which usually takes around 30 seconds.
  • Strain: Strain the mixture into a fresh ice-filled Old Fashioned glass, perhaps over a chunk of block ice.
  • Garnish: Flame the orange zest, twist over the drink to release the oils, and then drop it into the glass.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Rye Whiskey: If I don't have a 100-proof rye, I opt for a lower-proof rye whiskey or a bourbon for a sweeter taste.
  • Punt e Mes: A different full-bodied vermouth can work, but I prefer Punt e Mes for its unique bitterness and sweetness.
  • Amaro Averna: If Amaro Averna is unavailable, I sometimes use another type of Amaro, though it changes the flavor profile slightly.

Making a Pitcher of Longshoreman Cocktail:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher, I simply multiply the ingredients by the number of desired servings. For 8 servings, use 16 oz of rye whiskey, 8 oz of Punt e Mes, and 4 oz of Amaro Averna.
  • Mix: Combine the ingredients in a large pitcher with ice and stir well.
  • Serve: Pour into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with the flamed orange zest twist, and serve.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Rye Whiskey Substitute: I use a non-alcoholic spirit that has a similar spicy profile to whiskey or a strong brewed tea for depth.
  • Punt e Mes Substitute: For a non-alcoholic version of Punt e Mes, I mix grape juice with a touch of lemon juice for tartness.
  • Amaro Averna Substitute: A non-alcoholic bitter syrup or a mix of herbal teas can replace Amaro Averna.
Follow the same steps as the original recipe using these non-alcoholic substitutes.

Making it Vegan:

The Longshoreman Cocktail is typically vegan, but I always check to ensure that the specific spirits brands I use do not use animal-derived products during filtration or any other part of the production process.