Name: Longshoreman
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Rye whiskey 50% abv; 15 ml Vermouth amaro (Pun.); 15 ml Amaro (e.g. Averna)

Ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ fl oz

Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)

¹⁄₂ fl oz

Punt E Mes vermouth amaro

¹⁄₂ fl oz

Amaro (e.g. Averna)

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.

Prepare garnish of orange zest twist (flamed).

Method

STIR all ingredients with ice.

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

Garnish

EXPRESS flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

1.6 standard drinks
30.71% alc./vol. (61.42° proof)
23.1 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Vermouth amaro - robust & full (e.g. Punt E Mes) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Comments & Discussion

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Walter Reynolds 13w

When I first sipped a Longshoreman it was off-putting. Before I finished the drink, though, I was a fan, having come to appreciate its dark and complex character. 4/5

Caspian Berggren Premium Member 1y

I really love these super simple (three ingredients, all jigger) cocktails, and especially when they are this delicious. It's a bit on the sweeter end but that's okay. The ingredients are all very complex so the drink still has a lot of interesting things to discover over time.

John CARR Premium Member 1y

A very nice variation on a classic Manhattan/red hook. … might be time to revisit those as well!

Colby Dempsey 1y

As a lover of Black Manhattans and the Dolin/Punt e Mes mix that Death and Co uses for their classic Manhattans, I am blown away by this drink. This is one of the most balanced stirred cocktails I have had. I am going to have fun riffing on this one.

John CARR Premium Member 1y

Agreed, lots of room for experimentation with this one.

Stephen C 2y

Since i can't make my own personal comments any more without subscribing (what a joke) I guess I'll make them public. Finally tried the correct version, think I preferred with cocchi.

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 2y

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Stephen C 2y

Accidentally poured cocchi instead of punt e mes. Still delicious. Now to try the right way.

Kay 3y

probably my favourite Manhattan riff. haven't got Averna at home, but honestly works really well with Mr. Black's coffee amaro

Briana Warsing 3y

just the right amount of spice and sweet. not much bitter but enough that you get it in the back of your throat. a definite make again.

Fabian Körner 3y

Great complexity and balanced aroma - Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Punt E Mes, Averna.

John Hinojos Premium Member 4y

Wow, just wow. A perfect evening sipper. Well balanced, slightly sweet, and with some kick. Going onto my favourites. Used a California rye, Rip Tide Cask Strength Rye, at 118 proof. Nice.