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Northern Standard Cocktail Drink

Northern Standard Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Savor the bold flavors with this Northern Standard Cocktail recipe, blending rye, vermouth, and bitters for a classic experience.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 190

Ingredients
 

  • 2¼ oz Knob Creek Rye - or your favorite rye whiskey
  • 1 oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth - or a sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 tsp Tempus Fugit Fernet Angelico - or Fernet Branca
  • 1 tsp Tempus Fugit Gran Classico - or your favorite amaro
  • Luxardo Maraschino cherries - for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon
  • Mixing Glass

Instructions

  • Start by stirring some ice cubes in your cocktail glass to chill it.
  • Add 2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters to the mixing glass.
  • Measure and pour 1 tsp Tempus Fugit Fernet Angelico and 1 tsp Tempus Fugit Gran Classico.
  • Add to the mixture 1 oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth.
  • Measure and pour 2¼ oz Knob Creek Rye.
  • Fill your mixing glass three quarters full with ice cubes.
  • Stir for 45 revolutions.
  • Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  • Garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry skewered on a bamboo pick.
  • Serve quickly.

Notes

 Substitutes:

  • Rye: Any quality rye whiskey works if you don't have Knob Creek Rye. I've used Bulleit Rye with great results.
  • Vermouth: No Carpano Antica Formula? Try another sweet vermouth like Dolin Rouge. The flavor profile changes slightly, but still delicious.
  • Fernet: Fernet Angelico can be strong. If it's too much, reduce it by 1/4 teaspoon and increase the amaro slightly. Fernet Branca is a good alternative.
  • Amaro: Feel free to experiment with different Amaros. Each brings its unique flavor, making the cocktail interesting every time.

Making a Pitcher:

  • Scale up the ingredients proportionally. For a group of 8, use 18 ounces of rye, 8 ounces of vermouth, 16 dashes of bitters, 8 teaspoons of Fernet, and 8 teaspoons of amaro.
  • Mix in a large pitcher with ice, stir well, and serve in chilled glasses with cherries.

Non-Alcoholic Version:

  • Replace the rye with a non-alcoholic whiskey alternative.
  • Use a non-alcoholic sweet vermouth substitute.
  • Mix a non-alcoholic herbal bitter with a bit of simple syrup for Fernet and amaro.

Making it Vegan:

  • Ensure that the vermouth and amaro you use are vegan-friendly, as some brands use animal products in processing.
  • For the garnish, use vegan maraschino cherries.