Cocktails with
Rye whiskey
Rye whiskey is made from at least 51% rye and tastes drier and spicier than bourbon, with notes of pepper and bread crust. That makes it the classic whiskey for the Manhattan, Sazerac and Vieux Carré. Tip: no rye on hand? Use a high-rye bourbon instead.
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Manhattan
New York elegance, stirred cold.
Rye whiskey · Sweet vermouth · Angostura bitters
Sazerac
New Orleans in its purest form.
Rye whiskey · Simple syrup · Peychaud’s bitters · Absinthe
Vieux Carré
The French Quarter in a glass.
Rye whiskey · Cognac · Sweet vermouth · Bénédictine · Peychaud’s bitters · Angostura bitters