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This Negroni-style cocktail is a riff on the Old Pal with bianco vermouth, which has a more mellowing effect on the whiskey than the dry vermouth traditionally...
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
30th April at 13:45
Noticeable how the equal parts version brought out more of the non-rye components of Rittenhouse, much more ‘corny’ and oaked, 45ml rye displayed more the typical rye spice - and disappeared very quickly indeed! 5 stars.
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Frederic D.’s Avatar Frederic D.
10th April at 01:23
Very good drink. I am not typically a fan of dry vermouth, so this is a variation I can really get behind. The bianco smoothes out the Campari and rye (I used Rittenhouse), and contributes botanicals that show up on the swallow. A very pleasant experience.
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Guilherme Dias’ Avatar Guilherme Dias
2nd January at 17:34
Made this with Sauternes instead of Bianco Vermouth and served it up. Delightful!
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mregisterfl’s Avatar mregisterfl
26th October 2024 at 04:26
Excellent sipper, perfectly in balance. The Bianco adds nice sweetness while leaving the Campari to peek through. Rittenhouse, Campari, Carpano Bianco.
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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
12th October 2024 at 12:58
My old gal loved the variant with the additional rye. Who am I to argue? Great cocktail.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
30th April at 13:41
Agreed! I made equal parts whilst thinking I should perhaps up the spirit, then noticed the ‘variant’ halfway through my first sip! Decision made itself.
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Stephen Broughall’s Avatar Stephen Broughall
7th April 2024 at 00:08
Used bourbon for rye. Also lends itself well as a longish drink with a splash of club soda.
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Johan Alexandersson’s Avatar Johan Alexandersson
15th October 2023 at 17:31
I thought the Campari dominated a bit, so halved it and took equal amounts of Montenegro. It was awesome!!
30 ml rye
30 ml mancino bianco
15 ml Campari
15 ml Amaro Montenegro
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
19th September 2022 at 00:27
Very simple cocktail. Key is using very good quality. With few flavours, one mediocre ingredient can kill the balance in this cocktail. Found it enjoyable and a perfect aperitif.
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