Perfect Pal
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Perfect Pal
Photographed in an Urban Bar Plain Retro Coupette 15cl
| 1 oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
| 1 oz | Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo |
| 1⁄2 oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth chilled |
| 1⁄2 oz | Strucchi Dry Vermouth chilled |
| 2 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of quarter orange slice wheel.
How to make:
Garnish:
- Garnish with quarter orange wheel on rim.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino), Dry vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A riff on the classic Old Pal, made lighter and more approachable by red aperitivo liqueur replacing red bitter liqueur. Don't skip the spray of orange oil from the garnish, as this helps pull the cocktail into perfect balance.
History:
Created circa 2010 by Evan Harrison at The Independent Bar & Restaurant in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Nutrition:
One serving of Perfect Pal contains 178 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 20.51% alc./vol. (20.51° proof)
- 18.6 grams of pure alcohol
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