Red Hook

Maraschino liqueur and bitter vermouth share smaller measures beneath a rye-whiskey base. The three ingredients are stirred and served without garnish, keeping the cherry aroma inside the formula rather than adding a fruit topping.

clear ruby-amber Red Hook in a coupe without ice or garnish.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Rittenhouse rye whiskey
  • 15 ml Maraschino liqueur
  • 15 ml Punt e Mes bitter vermouth

Instructions

  1. Pour rye whiskey, maraschino liqueur and Punt e Mes bitter vermouth into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.