No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Hickory
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Ambrato/ambre/amber vermouth |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Rubino/Rosso/Rojo (sweet, fruity) vermouth |
| 1/3 fl oz | Amer Picon |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 14.41% alc./vol. (28.82° proof)
- 14.4 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Ambrato/ambre/amber vermouth, Rubino/Rosso/Rojo (sweet, fruity) vermouth — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
Adapted from a recipe published in the 1911 book, Beverages de Luxe.
HICKORY COCKTAIL
Beverages de Luxe, 1911
Supposed to be originated by Old General Hickory and much used in New Orleans.
One-half French Vermouth.
One-half Italian Vermouth.
One teaspoon Ami Picon.
Iced and strained to cocktail glass, then squeeze oil of a piece of lemon therein.
Review
This aperitivo/digestivo may be low in alcohol but, when made with quality vermouths, it doesn't lack flavour.
Gallery
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