Revolutionary Rye

The Revolutionary Rye is a classic whiskey cocktail with a fascinating history. It was originally discovered during the 1933 Cuban Revolution by Charles H. Baker. This adaptation of the cocktail from The Essential Cocktail Book by the editors of PUNCH and Megan Krigbaum features a delightful combination of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Heering cherry liqueur, and a touch of absinthe. The drink is stirred to perfection and garnished with a luscious cherry, making it a timeless and sophisticated libation.

Revolutionary Rye

A timeless whiskey cocktail with rye, sweet vermouth, Heering cherry liqueur, and a hint of absinthe, stirred to perfection and garnished with a cherry.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Rye whiskey
  • 3/4 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 1/3 oz Heering cherry liqueur
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 1 Cherry (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse a cocktail glass with a dash of absinthe, coating the glass and discarding any excess.
  2. In a mixing glass, combine rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and cubed ice.
  3. Stir the mixture for 30-45 seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the absinthe-rinsed glass.
  5. Garnish with a cherry.