Diamondback (Yellow)

2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Applejack, Lairds
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
Instructions

Stir, strain, Nick and Nora glass.

Notes

The Bottom's Up version is 1.5/.75/.75, but probably apple brandy versus applejack. See https://cold-glass.com/2015/03/07/the-diamondback-cocktail/

History

First published in Ted Saucier's "Bottom's Up" in 1951.

Cocktail summary
Created by
The Diamondback Lounge, Lord Baltimore Hotel
Year
1951
Is an
altered recipe
Reference

Death & Company, pg 142

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  • This is a very strong cocktail that has no business being this tasty. What is going on?
  • Strong but not harsh.
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Comments

I think this drink is meant to be stirred.

Curated this. Fixed the instructions - this is stirred. Added Notes, history, page number in the citation. Thanks,  Zachary