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Algonquin

Classic

Easy3 minStrong

fruityclassicstirred

Ingredients

  • Rye Whiskey45 ml
  • Dry Vermouth20 ml
  • Pineapple juice20 ml

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Glass

Garnish

Brandied cherry

Method

  1. 01Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. 02Strain into a chilled coupe.

About this drink

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What it tastes like

Served spirit-forward. Overall it reads as fruity.

Ingredient tips

  • Vermouth is fortified wine — store it in the fridge after opening and replace every couple of months.

When to serve it

Serve as a slow, spirit-forward sipper rather than a session drink.

Common mistakes

  • Shaking too briefly. Shake hard for around 10–12 seconds so the drink chills and dilutes properly.
  • Using an old, room-temperature bottle of vermouth. Once opened it oxidises fast — keep it cold.
  • Serving in a warm glass. Chill the coupe or martini glass in the freezer first.

Variations to try

  • No dry vermouth? Try Dry white wine as a substitute (last resort).

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