Hickory
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Hickory
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Ambrato/ambre/amber vermouth |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Rubino vermouth |
| 1⁄3 oz | Amer Picon |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Ambrato/ambre/amber vermouth, Rubino vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
This aperitivo/digestivo may be low in alcohol but, when made with quality vermouths, it doesn't lack flavour.
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.
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 14.41% alc./vol. (14.41° proof)
- 14.4 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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