What ingredients are in a Allegheny?

1 oz Dry Vermouth, 1 oz Bourbon, 1 1/2 tsp Blackberry Brandy, 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice, 1 twist of Lemon peel

What glass do you use for a Allegheny?

A Allegheny is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Allegheny?

A Allegheny has an estimated ABV of 18.72%.

How many calories are in a Allegheny?

A Allegheny contains approximately 133 calories per serving.

Allegheny

Glass Cocktail glass

Difficulty Medium

Calories ~133 kcal

ABV 18.72%

Ingredients

Dry Vermouth 1 oz
Bourbon 1 oz
Blackberry Brandy 1 1/2 tsp
Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tsp
Lemon peel 1 twist of

Instructions

Shake all ingredients (except lemon peel) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with the twist of lemon peel and serve.

Strong Classic

The Allegheny is a bourbon cocktail that combines Kentucky whiskey with dry vermouth, a small measure of blackberry brandy for a berry accent, and a squeeze of lemon juice for tartness, garnished with a lemon peel twist. At 18.72% ABV, it offers a well-rounded flavor profile that bridges the sweet-sour divide with fruit and grain spirit character. The blackberry brandy and lemon provide complementary fruity and tart dimensions to the whiskey base.

History & Origins

The Allegheny is named after the Allegheny Mountains of the eastern United States, a range associated with Appalachian culture and the bourbon-producing regions of western Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Its origin is disputed, though it appears in mid-20th century American cocktail guides as a classic regional variation on vermouth-and-whiskey cocktails. The combination of bourbon and blackberry is consistent with Appalachian flavor traditions.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bourbon oak and vanilla, bright lemon zest, and a subtle dark berry note from the blackberry brandy. Palate: The bourbon leads with caramel and grain sweetness; dry vermouth adds a herbal, wine-like depth; blackberry brandy contributes a jammy berry note; lemon juice provides a clean tartness that ties the flavors together. Finish: Medium, pleasantly dry and fruity.

bourbon blackberry citrusy herbal fruity

Pro Tip

Squeeze the lemon peel garnish over the surface of the drink before placing it on the rim to release the aromatic citrus oils.

Data verified January 2017

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