Bensonhurst

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (138 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass
Ingredients:
1 1/2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1/3 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
1 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
1/6 fl oz Cynar or other carciofo amaro
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

This riff on a Brooklyn is one of many to emerge since 2006 but is one of the more enduring.

History:

Created in 2006 by Chad Solomon at Milk & Honey in Manhattan and named after a neighbourhood close to his home in Brooklyn, New York City, USA.

Nutrition:

One serving of Bensonhurst contains 160 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 27.93% alc./vol. (55.86° proof)
  • 25.1 grams of pure alcohol
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