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I have given this a fair try now and just can't love this cocktail. A decent diversion I suppose when Manhattans get boring. I'll probably try again but not soon. Diffords recipe is an improvement over the classic, in my opinion.

i have just had this for the first time and following your instructions all the ingredients were shaken. My sort of drink! Next time I will stir and see what the result is. I enjoy your site because you give the history of the drink and show the origin.

Classic recipe with Cocchi Americano instead of vermouth plus Orange Bitters is my favorite so far.

Loved it!
Whistlepig 12 year
Bespoke cask
50% Sauternes
30% Madeira
20% Port

Dolin Dry
Dole Pineapple Juice
Peuchaud Bitters
This was exquisite.

Change from Peychaud to Rock Creek’s Orange Cardamon blew me away.

Next time I’ll try Bitter Truth Orange Bitters

I went with vigorously shaken served on the rocks (well one giant ice ball). It is delightful in the proportions given (1 1/2 oz rye to 3/4 oz vermouth and juice, yes, oz because I'm American). The only thing I would try out is to treat it like a sour with some aquafaba (or egg white for those prefer old school) to change the mouth feel and up the foam level to 11.

An understated flavor profile, but tasty. I added just the tiniest bit of St. Germain (5 mL or less) to enhance the pineapple just a bit and upped the rye by 15 mL - it seemed to round it out nicely.

Another good oldie. I tried stirred this time.

A bit dry for me in these proportions. Better with the vermouth reduced to 15ml and the pinappple juice increased to 30