What ingredients do I need for Old Pal?

To make Old Pal, you need: 1 oz Campari, 1 oz Dry Vermouth, 2 oz Rye Whiskey.

How do I make Old Pal?

Chill cocktail glass. Add ingredients to a mixing glass, and fill 2/3 full with ice. Stir about 20 seconds. Empty cocktail glass and strain into the glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.

What glass should I use for Old Pal?

Old Pal is traditionally served in a Nick & Nora.

Is Old Pal an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Old Pal is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Old Pal?

Old Pal contains approximately 185 calories per serving.

Old Pal

Name: Old Pal
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 oz Campari; 1 oz Dry Vermouth; 2 oz Rye Whiskey

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

Flavor profile

Whiskey

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Campari1 oz
Dry Vermouth1 oz
Rye Whiskey2 oz

Instructions

Chill cocktail glass.
Add ingredients to a mixing glass, and fill 2/3 full with ice.
Stir about 20 seconds.
Empty cocktail glass and strain into the glass.
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

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