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High Ryeser
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe 1910
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
Method
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- Express orange zest twist over cocktail and discard. Garnish with maraschino cherry.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of High Ryeser contains 169 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 26.06% alc./vol. (52.11° proof)
- 23.6 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
Review
With thanks to Bob Cook, a Discerning Drinker, who on 27th October 2020 left a comment with the recipe for this delicious high-proof whiskey, equal parts Manhattan on our Sweet Manhattan page. Many thanks, Bob.
Short for High Proof Rye Manhattan, I originally unimaginatively named this cocktail High Rye Manhattan but another (sadly anonymous) Discerning Drinker commented on this page on this page (see comments below) suggesting "High Ryeser" was a better name. It is!
A truly collaborative cocktail.
AKA: High Rye Manhattan
Cocktail of the day:
24th April 2026 is The day New York's Woolworth Building opened
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Comments & Discussion
The combination does what it promises.
Very nice, I will make it again.
I tend to use middle-shelf or even lower end Rye whiskey in my cocktails as I like my high-end stuff too much to drink as anything other than neat, but even with the lower grade Tincup I used, this was a treat. The vermouth dominated, but the Rye kept a pleasant, dry finish.
I did read the comments beforehand and added ice to mine in a rocks glass and it mellowed nicely. Will make this again. And likely again.
I absolutely recommend trying the Redemption straight rye if you get a chance. Inexpensive, so taste to price point is excellent. https://www.diffordsguide.com/beer-wine-spirits/8097/redemption-rye-whiskey
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