Brooklyn
37%
ABV
201
Calories
Coupe
Glass
Flavor Profile
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Ingredients
Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Chill a coupe or Nick & Nora glass
Stir all ingredients with ice until very cold
Strain into the chilled glass and garnish with a brandied cherry
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora
Garnish
On pick
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use a high‑proof straight rye for proper spice
Measure maraschino and bitter precisely—¼ oz each is plenty
History & Heritage
Printed in Jack Grohusko’s 1908 Jack’s Manual, the Brooklyn distinguishes itself from the Manhattan with dry vermouth plus maraschino and a French bitter orange liqueur (Amer Picon). The drink faded as Picon disappeared from U.S. shelves, returning with modern substitutes like Bigallet China‑China.
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