Garnish:
Luxardo Maraschino cherry
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
1 1/2 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof / 50% alc./vol.) |
3/4 fl oz | Rosso/rouge (sweet) vermouth |
1/2 fl oz | Cynar or other carciofo amaro |
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Review:
This rye whiskey-based, Manhattan-like, bittersweet cocktail makes for a great aperitivo.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2005 by Audrey Saunders for the opening menu of Pegu Club, New York, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of Little Italy contains 155 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 29.12% alc./vol. (58.24° proof)
- 24 grams of pure alcohol
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