THE RECIPE
How to make Brooklyn Heights with Bitter Aperitif, Rye Whiskey, Maraschino Liqueur. See ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- Bitter AperitifStrucchi Red Bitter3 cc
- 45 cc
- Maraschino LiqueurLuxardo Maraschino Liqueur15 cc
- 15 cc
- 8 cc
- Orange BittersOrange Bitters by Angostura2 dash
- garnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail coupe in advance to ensure optimal serving temperature.
- 2
Prepare a lemon zest twist for garnish by removing a strip of zest from a fresh lemon.
- 3
Pour the Strucchi Red Bitter into the chilled coupe and gently swirl to coat the interior, then discard any excess liquid.
- 4
In a mixing glass, combine the straight rye whiskey, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, Strucchi Dry Vermouth, Amaro, and orange bitters. Add ice and stir until well-chilled.
- 5
Fine strain the mixture into the prepared red bitter-rinsed coupe.
- 6
Express the lemon zest over the cocktail to release its oils, then place it as a garnish on the rim of the glass.
