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The Little Italy was created by [[Audrey Saunders]] in 2005 as a way to highlight the use of Rye Whiskey. Rye had been an under appreciated spirit, with only a couple of brands available, until Audrey made it a focus of hers at her bar the [[Pegu Club NYC|Pegu Club]] in New York. | The '''Little Italy''' was created by [[Audrey Saunders]] in 2005 as a way to highlight the use of Rye Whiskey. Rye had been an under appreciated spirit, with only a couple of brands available, until Audrey made it a focus of hers at her bar the [[Pegu Club NYC|Pegu Club]] in New York. | ||
==Recipe== | ==Recipe== | ||
'''Little Italy''' | |||
* 2 ounces rye whiskey (Rittenhouse) | * 2 ounces rye whiskey (Rittenhouse) | ||
* 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth (Martini & Rossi) | * 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth (Martini & Rossi) | ||
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===Ingredients=== | ===Ingredients=== | ||
As with almost all of the drinks created by [[Audrey Saunders]] the specific brand of ingredients is important. This recipe was calibrated to use Rittenhouse Rye, Martini & Rossi sweet vermouth, Cynar, and Luxardo maraschino cherries. Substitutes are not recommended. | As with almost all of the drinks created by [[Audrey Saunders]], the specific brand of ingredients is important. This recipe was calibrated to use Rittenhouse Rye, Martini & Rossi sweet vermouth, Cynar, and Luxardo maraschino cherries. Substitutes are not recommended. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [https://punchdrink.com/articles/making-iconic-cocktail-recipe-violet-hour-chicago-pdt-nyc/ The Making of an Iconic Cocktail] (PunchDrink.com) | |||
* [https://thewhiskypedia.com/whisky-cocktails/return-rye-say-hello-little-italy The Return of the Rye: Say Hello to Little Italy] (TheWhiskyPedia) | * [https://thewhiskypedia.com/whisky-cocktails/return-rye-say-hello-little-italy The Return of the Rye: Say Hello to Little Italy] (TheWhiskyPedia) | ||
* [https://imbibemagazine.com/little-italy-cocktail-recipe/ Little Italy Recipe] (Imbibe Magazine) | * [https://imbibemagazine.com/little-italy-cocktail-recipe/ Little Italy Recipe] (Imbibe Magazine) | ||
Latest revision as of 15:14, 23 January 2020
The Little Italy was created by Audrey Saunders in 2005 as a way to highlight the use of Rye Whiskey. Rye had been an under appreciated spirit, with only a couple of brands available, until Audrey made it a focus of hers at her bar the Pegu Club in New York.
Recipe
Little Italy
- 2 ounces rye whiskey (Rittenhouse)
- 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth (Martini & Rossi)
- 1/2 ounce Cynar
- Garnish: Luxardo maraschino cherry, plus just a little bit of the syrup.
Stir with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass.
Ingredients
As with almost all of the drinks created by Audrey Saunders, the specific brand of ingredients is important. This recipe was calibrated to use Rittenhouse Rye, Martini & Rossi sweet vermouth, Cynar, and Luxardo maraschino cherries. Substitutes are not recommended.
External Links
- The Making of an Iconic Cocktail (PunchDrink.com)
- The Return of the Rye: Say Hello to Little Italy (TheWhiskyPedia)
- Little Italy Recipe (Imbibe Magazine)
- Little Italy Recipe (FoodAndWine.com)
- Little Italy Recipe (PunchDrink.com)
- Little Italy Recipe (DrinkBoy.com)
- Little Italy Video (YouTube: Cocktail Spirit)
- Little Italy Recipe (Diffords Guide)
