Wissahickon Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place a rocks glass (or coupe if preferred) in the freezer for several minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.

2. 2

   Measure and combine

   In a mixing glass or shaker filled with plenty of ice, pour 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.75 oz sweet vermouth, 0.5 oz Campari, 0.25 oz orange liqueur, and 0.25 oz simple syrup. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

3. 3

   Stir

   Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture briskly for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full rotations) until well chilled and slightly diluted. If using a cocktail shaker, briefly shake just to chill, then strain into a mixing glass with fresh ice and stir to clarify.

4. 4

   Prepare glass and garnish

   Discard the ice water from the chilled rocks glass (if used). Add a single large ice sphere or large cube to the glass.

5. 5

   Strain and serve

   Strain the stirred cocktail over the large ice in the chilled glass. Express an orange twist over the drink (pinch the peel to release oils) and rub it on the rim, then drop it into the glass as garnish.

6. 6

   Enjoy

   Serve immediately. This is a balanced, slightly bitter, whiskey-forward cocktail with citrus aromatic notes. Adjust simple syrup up to 0.5 oz if you prefer it sweeter.