Carroll Gardens

Rye is joined by Italian vermouth, amaro and a small measure of maraschino in Rittenhouse’s published Carroll Gardens. The lemon twist is expressed and discarded, leaving an ungarnished surface above the dark, stirred drink.

Clear dark amber-brown cocktail in a coupe without ice and no visible garnish.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Rittenhouse rye whiskey
  • 15 ml Italian sweet vermouth
  • 15 ml Italian amaro
  • 1 tsp Maraschino liqueur, scant measure
  • 1 piece Lemon twist, to express and discard

Instructions

  1. Measure the rye, vermouth, amaro and scant teaspoon of maraschino into a mixing glass.
  2. Add cubed ice and stir until cold.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the lemon twist over the surface, then discard it.