Fort Point

Rye whiskey leads aromatized red wine and apricot liqueur in this fruit-accented stirred cocktail. The wine supplies a bitter botanical component, and lemon peel completes the clear presentation without fresh juice.

clear deep amber-red Fort Point in a coupe with lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Rye whiskey
  • 22.5 ml Cocchi Barolo Chinato
  • 15 ml Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour rye whiskey, Cocchi Barolo Chinato and apricot liqueur into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the lemon peel over the surface and add it.