Cumulus Inc.'s Preakness cocktail

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Cumulus Inc.'s Preakness cocktail. Source: Ben Moynihan
Cumulus Inc.'s Preakness cocktail. Source: Ben Moynihan
"A Preakness is a variation on the Manhattan, a favourite late night tipple. The important ingredient here is the Benedictine, which gives a subtle herbal complexity. Rye whiskey is a must – Bourbon is too sweet for this drink – but you can experiment with different combinations of spirit and red vermouth. A twist of lemon provides lift and fragrance."

Ingredients (5)

  • 50ml rye whisky – we love Pikesville Straight Rye, but experiment with other distillers like Rittenhouse or Bulleit
  • 20ml Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
  • 5ml DOM Benedictine
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon - for the twist garnish

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Cut a piece of lemon rind for the twist, and set aside.
  • 2.
    Pour all of the ingredients into a mixing glass or large shaker tin. Fill generously with ice. Stir with a bar spoon, taking care not to over-stir - make sure to taste for balance.
  • 3.
    Strain into a frozen cocktail glass. Express lemon twist over the drink, discard twist and serve.
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Recipe Notes

You will need a cocktail glass (martini, coupette or Nick & Nora), mixing glass, bar spoon, and a bar knife and board.

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