Old City

2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Bigallet China-China
6 dr Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 Brandied cherry, Luxardo (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, garnish.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Year
2016
Is the
author's original creation
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Average
3.5 stars
(15 ratings)
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Comments

This is essentially the original Grohusko Brooklyn from 1908 with the vermouth lowered for modern taste. Very good.

Boozy, yes, but at the same time overly sweet. Appropriate for lovers of desserts, perhaps.