2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Chinato
1⁄2 oz Apricot liqueur
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir over ice and strain into a chilled rocks glass.

History

Named for the old fort under the Golden Gate Bridge, this is a delicious combo of rye whiskey, Barolo chinato and apricot brandy.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Erik Adkins, Heaven’s Dog, San Francisco
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  • A little bit sweet, but a 4.5. Made with Rittenhouse, Barolo, and R&W.
  • Very nice change up from all my other favorite Manhattan relations
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Comments
bza commented on 7/07/2012:

Another Fort Point - and both with a rye base! How awkward, this is like the case of the multiple Autumn Sweaters...


Going to assume this one calls for apricot liqueur ala Rothman & Winter or Marie Brizard, rather than true apricot brandy as suggested by the Imbibe link.


Stew,

Maybe not - I'd think there would be enough sweetness in the Chinato to balance 2.5 oz of spirit - it's 3:1, assuming it's apricot brandy.

bza,

Maybe we need to name these Fort Point (Boston) and Fort Point (San Francisco)?

Thanks,

Zachary


Erik has confirmed it calls for apricot liqueur, making the drink a sort of Red Hook variant.