Old Pal
27%
ABV
165
Calories
Nick and Nora
Glass
Flavor Journey
Ingredients
Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Stir all ingredients with ice until very cold
Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or over a large cube in a rocks glass
Express a lemon twist over the top
Glassware
Served up or on a large rock
Garnish
Express oils
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Rittenhouse‑style 100‑proof rye stands up best
Keep vermouth refrigerated for brightness
History & Heritage
Credited to Harry MacElhone circa 1922, the Old Pal swaps the Boulevardier’s sweet vermouth for dry, creating a leaner, more austere rye‑Campari aperitivo.
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