Old Pal

Old Pal

Rye stirred with Campari and dry vermouth — the Boulevardier's leaner, drier sibling — finished with a lemon twist. Bitter, brisk and dependable.

24.5% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

185 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Whiskey

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Campari· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Aperol — lighter, sweeter, less bitter, Cynar — earthier, vegetal

  • Dry Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy

  • Rye Whiskey· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, rounder

Instructions

  1. Chill cocktail glass.

  2. Add ingredients to a mixing glass, and fill 2/3 full with ice.

  3. Stir about 20 seconds.

  4. Empty cocktail glass and strain into the glass.

  5. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.

Pairs well with

Dry vermouth and Campari keep this rye lean — salty, fatty snacks reward it:

  • Prosciutto crostini
  • Marinated olives
  • Aged cheddar cubes
  • Rye crisps with butter

Similar taste

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