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The Old Pal

Why you are pouring this tonight

Rye whisky, Campari, dry vermouth. A drier, more savoury Boulevardier. Dates to the 1920s; a bartender’s drink. Serve up in a coupe, not on the rocks.

What changes from the Boulevardier

Bourbon becomes rye. Sweet vermouth becomes dry vermouth. Served up.

What to pour it alongside

Charcuterie, anchovy toast, dark chocolate.

The recipe

The Boulevardier cocktail. Food & Drinks recipe photo.

The Old Pal

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 30 ml rye whisky (Bulleit Rye)
  • 30 ml Campari
  • 30 ml dry vermouth (Dolin)
  • Lemon peel to garnish

Method
 

Method
  1. Stir all with ice for 30 seconds.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  3. Express lemon peel over the drink; drop it in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcal
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Want the classic? Our Boulevardier recipe is here.