A member of the Manhattan family, the Brooklyn combines the spicy character of rye whiskey with dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and three dashes of Angostura bitters, garnished with a cherry. Stirred with ice until well-chilled and strained into a cocktail glass at roughly 20 percent ABV, it sets the assertive spice of rye against the herbal dryness of dry vermouth, with maraschino lending a distinctive almond-cherry note. The use of dry rather than sweet vermouth distinguishes it from the Manhattan, producing a drier and more complex variation on the stirred-whiskey theme.
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Brooklyn
Ingredientes
- Rye Whiskey 2 oz
- Dry Vermouth 1 oz
- maraschino liqueur 1/4 oz
- Angostura Bitters 3 dashes
- Maraschino cherry 1
Instruções
Combine ingredients with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
O Brooklyn é um coquetel de Rye Whiskey na família do Manhattan que combina o caráter picante do centeio com vermute seco, licor de marrasquino e Angostura Bitters, decorado com uma cereja. A 20,04% ABV, é um coquetel mexido complexo que equilibra o picante assertivo do rye com a secura herbal do vermute seco, com o marrasquino adicionando uma nota distintiva de amêndoa e cereja.
History & Origins
Brooklyn was first documented in 1908 in Jacob Abraham Grohusko's Jack's Manual, named after the New York City borough known at the time for its rye whiskey production. The cocktail fell from fashion for much of the 20th century due to the scarcity of dry vermouth in the US and the near-disappearance of rye whiskey, but was revived with enthusiasm during the cocktail renaissance of the 2000s. Its association with Brooklyn's independent identity and craft sensibility made it a natural fit for the borough's modern bar culture.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Spicy rye grain and dried fruit, with herbal dry vermouth and the subtle cherry-almond of maraschino, lifted by Angostura's complex spice. Palate: Dry and spirit-forward; the rye's spice dominates, softened by the herbal vermouth and the sweet-nutty maraschino, with bitters adding layers of cinnamon, clove, and dried fruit. Finish: Long, dry, and pleasantly bitter.
Pro Tip
Stir for a full 45 seconds over large ice to achieve proper dilution without losing the drink's intensity, and use a good-quality rye whiskey for best results.
Técnicas Utilizadas
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in a Brooklyn cocktail?
The Brooklyn is a spirit-forward Manhattan-family cocktail made with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon or a substitute such as Ramazzotti amaro. The IBA recipe specifies 4.5 cl rye, 1.5 cl dry vermouth, 1 tsp maraschino, and 1 tsp Amer Picon. The amaro substitution is common because Amer Picon is difficult to source outside Europe.
How is the Brooklyn cocktail served and garnished?
The Brooklyn is stirred with ice until thoroughly diluted and cold, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. It is garnished with a maraschino cherry, which echoes the maraschino liqueur in the recipe. Like its Manhattan cousins — the Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens — it is a spirit-forward, aromatic drink intended for sipping.
How does the Brooklyn differ from the Manhattan?
While both are rye-whiskey cocktails, the Brooklyn substitutes dry vermouth for sweet vermouth and adds maraschino liqueur and Amer Picon, giving it a drier, more bitter-orange character than the sweeter Manhattan. The Brooklyn also shares kinship with the Rob Roy (which uses Scotch), reflecting the 'New York boroughs' cocktail family popular in the early 20th century. It was documented in Jacob Grohusko's 1908 'Jack's Manual.'
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