Cocktail
Algonquin
How to make an Algonquin Cocktail - the dry rye whiskey classic with vermouth and pineapple juice. Fruity-spicy and elegantly shaken.
5 minPrep time
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1Serving(s)
The Algonquin is an elegant whiskey cocktail from New York’s Prohibition era. The combination of spicy rye, dry vermouth and fruity pineapple juice makes for an unusually fresh, well-balanced drink. A forgotten classic that deserves a rediscovery.
Instructions
- Add rye whiskey, dry vermouth and pineapple juice to a shaker.
- Top up with ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Garnish: Cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Freshly squeezed pineapple juice makes a big difference - it creates a fine foam crown when shaken and tastes noticeably livelier than the canned version.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Algonquin get its name?
It is named after the Algonquin Hotel in New York, the gathering place of the legendary literary circle the Algonquin Round Table in the 1920s.
Does it have to be rye whiskey?
Rye gives the drink its spicy bite. A bourbon also works, but makes the cocktail milder and sweeter.
Is the Algonquin very sweet?
No, it is surprisingly dry. The pineapple juice adds fruit but is balanced out by the dry vermouth and the spicy rye.
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey4,5 cl
- Dry vermouth (Vermouth Dry)3 cl
- Pineapple juice3 cl
- Cocktail cherry1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
