Old Pal Cocktail
This bourbon-forward Old Pal cocktail is made with Campari, dry vermouth, and a fresh lemon twist. It is bold, bitter, beautifully red, and perfect for Halloween parties or cool fall evenings.
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Equipment
- Cocktail strainer
- Sharp knife for the lemon zest
Ingredients
- 1 oz Bourbon whiskey
- ⅓ oz Campari or 2 teaspoons
- ⅓ oz Dry vermouth or 2 teaspoons
- Cubed ice
- 1 Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water.
- Fill a mixing glass with Cubed ice.Cubed ice
- Pour in 1 oz Bourbon whiskey, ⅓ oz Campari, and ⅓ oz Dry vermouth.1 oz Bourbon whiskey, ⅓ oz Campari, ⅓ oz Dry vermouth
- Stir for 20 to 30 seconds, until well chilled.
- Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- Twist the lemon zest over the drink to release the citrus oils.
- Place 1 Lemon zest on top and serve right away.1 Lemon zest
Notes
This version uses a bourbon-forward 3:1:1 ratio. The extra bourbon makes it warmer, smoother, and slightly less bitter than an equal-parts variation.
A traditional Old Pal is usually made with rye whiskey. Bourbon gives this version a softer, rounder flavor that suits cool fall evenings beautifully.
Keep opened dry vermouth in the refrigerator and use it while it still tastes fresh.
For a spooky Halloween look, cut a wide strip of lemon peel and float it on top of the red cocktail.
If you enjoy a Negroni or Boulevardier, there is a good chance you will enjoy this bourbon Campari cocktail too.
6 oz (180 ml) bourbon whiskey
2 oz (60 ml) Campari
2 oz (60 ml) dry vermouth
Mix the ingredients in a sealed bottle or small pitcher and refrigerate until needed.
To serve, stir each portion with ice, strain it into a chilled glass, and garnish with a fresh lemon twist.
A traditional Old Pal is usually made with rye whiskey. Bourbon gives this version a softer, rounder flavor that suits cool fall evenings beautifully.
Keep opened dry vermouth in the refrigerator and use it while it still tastes fresh.
For a spooky Halloween look, cut a wide strip of lemon peel and float it on top of the red cocktail.
If you enjoy a Negroni or Boulevardier, there is a good chance you will enjoy this bourbon Campari cocktail too.
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To serve six, use:6 oz (180 ml) bourbon whiskey
2 oz (60 ml) Campari
2 oz (60 ml) dry vermouth
Mix the ingredients in a sealed bottle or small pitcher and refrigerate until needed.
To serve, stir each portion with ice, strain it into a chilled glass, and garnish with a fresh lemon twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 130kcal
Servings: 1 Cocktail
