Name: Maloney No. 2
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Bourbon bonded-strength; 45 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 22.5 ml Cynar/carciofo amaro; 7.5 ml Maraschino liqueur

Ingredients

1 1/2 fl oz

Bourbon bonded-strength (50% alc./vol.)

1 1/2 fl oz

Strucchi Rosso Vermouth

3/4 fl oz

Cynar or other carciofo amaro

1/4 fl oz

Luxardo Maraschino liqueur

How to make

Glass

Prepare

Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.

Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

STIR all ingredients with ice.

STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Maloney No. 2 contains 252 calories

Alcohol content:

2 standard drinks
23.5% alc./vol. (47° proof)
28.3 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

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Comments & Discussion

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Werd Bmocsil Premium Member Commenter 9 months ago

My first time with Cynar (and Dolin Rouge), and I would definitely have it again. As others have said, this may be sweet if you are a "dry" Manhattan fan, but I found it delicious.

Werd Bmocsil Premium Member Commenter 10 months ago

Okay, that was amazing, with Amaro Nonino.
Everything else tames the Wild Turkey and brings the drink into a center that is very well balanced.
Might use lemon zest next time.

Werd Bmocsil Premium Member Commenter 10 months ago

Oh, and Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth

A J Wilson Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter 11 months ago

This one proved too sweet for my palate - a bit like drinking a jar of strawberry jam. Admittedly, the vermouth I had to hand was alla vaniglia style (Carpano Antica Formula). I might try with a dry vermouth, which would bring it closer to a Brooklyn. Has anyone given that a go?

Werd Bmocsil Premium Member Commenter 9 months ago

I can see the Maraschino being pretty strong for some palates, so maybe try reducing that to 5ml.

I have 4 sweet Vermouths*, and I sampled each the other day to try detecting differences. Perhaps try Dolin Rouge, as I found it less sweet, and with more acidic wine flavor.

For reference, the others were Cocchi, Carpano Antica, and Contratto Rosso.

* Is this a problem? 🧐

Mookie Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter 11 months ago

I used cocchi do torino which seemed to play really well with the cynar, which I thought was too strong at the first sip but the drink felt perfectly balanced after that.

Calvin Grant Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter 11 months ago

Bumped up the bout a bit with Old Grand Dad 114° and Cynar 70, what a knockout! I've kind'a got a love hate relationship with Manhattans and this one is lovely. Also it got better and better as the ice melted. Storico, Luxardo, and the fabulous orange zest.♡

Mike Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter 1 year ago

Really excellent and a new favorite. It’s as if these ingredients were meant to be mixed with each other. Made with OGD 100, Cocchi di Torino, Cynar 33, Luxardo maraschino.

Mike Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter 1 year ago

Simon, please note variation Five Keys. I prefer the Maloney No. 2, but both are excellent.

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter 1 year ago

Great call. Thanks. I've now linked the Maloney No. 2 and Five Keys.

Calvin Grant Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter 11 months ago

Hey Mike, great suggestion. Will try. Thanks!

Stephen C Commenter Appreciated Commenter 1 year ago

Really liked. Thought it was missing something but couldn't put my finger on it. Tried a dash of chocolate bitters and liked. Very close to exceptional.