
Allegheny
Bourbon and dry vermouth accented with blackberry brandy and lemon, finished with a twist. Dark fruit and oak in a compact, spirit-led package.
21% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
165 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Dry Vermouth1 oz
- Bourbon1 oz
- Lemon Peel(optional)1 twist of
- Lemon Juice1 1/2 tsp
- Blackberry Brandy1 1/2 tsp
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Allegheny close to the original.
Instead of Dry Vermouth
- Blanc Vermouth— slightly sweeter
- Lillet Blanc— lighter, citrusy
Instead of Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey— spicier, drier
- Tennessee Whiskey— close cousin, a bit mellower
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Blackberry Brandy
- Crème de Mûre— sweeter blackberry liqueur
Instructions
Shake all ingredients (except lemon peel) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Top with the twist of lemon peel and serve.
Pairs well with
Blackberry brandy and bourbon lean fruity-dark, matching rustic cheese-board fare:
- Aged gouda cubes
- Blackberry and brie bites
- Toasted baguette with fig jam
- Smoked sausage slices




