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Red Hook

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (194)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1⁄2 fl oz Punt E Mes vermouth amaro
1⁄3 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Nude Savage Pony glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 32.12% alc./vol. (64.25° proof)
  • 24.1 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

A riff on the classic Brooklyn Cocktail created in 2003-5 by Vincenzo "Enzo" Errico at Milk & Honey in Manhattan, New York City and named after a neighbourhood of Brooklyn.

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Review

This Manhattan-like cocktail is rightly recognised as being a contemporary classic cocktail. Also great served on-the-rocks in an old-fashioned glass.

Previous recipe (updated November 2023): 60ml (2oz) Straight rye whiskey, 15ml (½oz) Punt E Mes, and 15ml (½oz) Luxardo Maraschino liqueur.

Variations/similar cocktails

Served on-the-rocks
Brooklyn recipes and contemporary riffs named after Brooklyn neighbourhoods

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Comments & Discussion

Caspian Berggren Premium Member
It's sweet but it's deliciously sweet. The Maraschino elevates some cherry from both Punt E Mes and the rye, without being overpowering as I tend to find Maraschino. Maybe I'll add just a dash of Ango next time to see how that fares.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Agreed. I felt like it needed a lift so added an orange twist this evening. I can see even a few drops of bitters adding some aromatics could work.
score: 0
Mike Premium Member
I’m all for riffs (that’s likely how this cocktail was born after all) but the original is a classic for a reason.

Highly recommended, 5-star favorite.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Borrowed from High Jinks bar Canberra: a half /half of punt e mes and carpano. And adding Simon sedgley’s (I’ll believe when I see it) dash of lagavuliin.
score: 0
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
We added a dash (that's all that is needed) of Lagavulin Islay Malt. And then sat back and listened to Mahler's 9th. A multicultural affair, I suppose.
score: 2
John CARR Premium Member
Brilliant idea Simon!
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Does this qualify as a Rob Hook?
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Went back to the original version. I can see the reason for tweaking back the rye and Luxardo, but I really enjoyed the directness of the rye and sweet fruity maraschino. Very warming and flavoursome. Room for both versions I guess.
score: 3
John CARR Premium Member
On the rocks was also excellent!
score: 2
Tuber Magnatum Premium Member
Dumb question: If serving on rocks, would you build in the glass or stir in mixing glass with ice first and then pour over ice in a rocks glass? I'm guessing the latter if you want to dilute and chill right off the bat.
score: 1
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John CARR Premium Member
Further experimentation with this one. It really is a cracker of a cocktail and allows for play 😉. Sazerac rye and carpano this evening. 10ml Luxardo is spot on. Definitely a favourite Manhattan.
score: 2
Dave D. Premium Member
Made from Book recipe which slightly differs from this site….such a wonderful drink …only some of my top ten favorite ingredients…sip and enjoy….!
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks, Dave. For reference for others, I have added our previous recipe above.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Not exactly textbook, but I do find adding a dash of angostura and/orange bitters, especially when served old fashioned style, adds an aroma and taste component that aids deliciousness.
score: 1
Eric Wienke
Punt e mes is great, but if you're like me and don't like to keep multiple open bottles of vermouth in the fridge, you can get something very close by adding quina liquor or frankly any bitter amaro to your regular sweet vermouth of choice.
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Made this a few times over the years and wasn't sufficiently pleased... tonight I tried 4:2:1 with Elijah Craig straight rye; turned out the best expression. (11 Nov 2023, 4:30a)
score: 1

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