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Holland House (Kappeler's rye-based)
Spicy rye whiskey is softened with a touch of triple sec for subtle sweetness and citrus lift, while a couple of dashes of bitters add aromatic complexity...
Chris Brislawn
11th September at 17:41
Assuming that orange eau de vie was unsweetened back in 1895, using 40% Cointreau is quite a bit sweeter. I steep orange zests in Wray & Nephew overproof white rum for drinks that need more orange but not more sugar, so I replaced 1/3 oz of the Cointreau with my homemade orange eau de vie. This was wonderful, plenty sweet, taming the rye in a manner one doesn't usually encounter.
20th December 2025 at 18:48
This is very nice. I was exploring options for "Rye" + "triple sec" and this one caught my attention. It's definitely spirit forward and has a simpler presentation on the palate compared to a Manhattan. But it highlights the rye nicely (which I like) and Paychaud's is the key to melding the two spirits together into one in this cocktail. I'll be returning to this in the future.
2nd February 2023 at 01:07
Great rye forward cocktail. Slight herbal and peppery taste. Dry with a hint of orange. Great rye cocktail.