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Old Pal

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Two cocktail in couple glasses on marble serving board surrounded by equipment and ingredients.
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When we're not drinking Manhattans, we'll take an Old Pal. Usually made with rye, we prefer it with bourbon (the higher the proof, the better).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

3 tablespoons rye or bourbon
2 tablespoons Campari
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
1 orange twist

Preparation

  1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and stir until shaker becomes frosty. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with orange twist.

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