Base spirits
Rye whiskey
- Filed under American whiskey
- 45% ABV
15 cocktails use it
Black ManhattanA dark, bittersweet Manhattan variation where Averna replaces vermouth for a richer, more herbal cocktail.
Chatham Artillery PunchA powerful Southern punch of lemon sweetness, rum, rye and Madeira, topped with sparkling wine.
De La LouisianeA New Orleans classic: the spicy bite of rye, the body of sweet vermouth and a trace of anise from absinthe.
DiamondbackA spirit-forward classic of rye whiskey, apple brandy and yellow Chartreuse in a glorious herbal, fruity balance.
Final WardThe Last Word with rye in place of gin and lemon in place of lime: Phil Ward's equal-parts modern classic from Death & Co.
ManhattanSpicy rye whiskey meets sweet vermouth and a hint of Angostura in this taut, silky classic.
Monte CarloA spirit-forward cousin of the Manhattan, where rye's spicy bite meets the honeyed herbal complexity of Bénédictine and a dash of Angostura.
Old PalA dry, bitter and spicy balance of rye whiskey, Campari and vermouth: the Negroni's leaner little brother.
Perfect ManhattanA refined Manhattan where sweet and dry vermouth meet in balance around the spicy core of rye whiskey.
Remember the MaineRye and sweet vermouth deepened by cherry liqueur, with an absinthe rinse laying a fleeting herbal haze over it all.
SazeracNew Orleans' oldest cocktail: rye whiskey, sugar and Peychaud's bitters in a glass scented with absinthe.
Toronto CocktailRye whisky and Fernet-Branca in a fine duel, softly rounded by syrup and a dash of Angostura.
Trinidad SourA bold sour with Angostura bitters as the main ingredient, balanced by nutty orgeat, fresh lemon and a little rye.
Vieux CarréA spirit-forward New Orleans classic of rye whiskey, cognac and the spiced sweetness of Bénédictine and bitters.
Ward EightA sweet-tart Boston classic in which the spice of rye whiskey meets fresh citrus and fruity grenadine.