Old Pal
The Old Pal is a spirit-forward stirred classic that balances the bold spice of rye whiskey with the bittersweet bite of Campari and the crisp, dry edge of French vermouth. The result is a lean, no-nonsense cocktail with a bracing bitterness and a warming depth that lingers long after the last sip. A twist of lemon peel over the glass adds a bright aromatic lift that ties the three ingredients together.
- Type
- Spirit-forward
- ABV
- ~30.8%
- Time
- 1 min
- Glass
- Nick and Nora Glass
- Technique
- Stirred
- Difficulty
- Easy
Stir and serve
Afwerken met a twist of lemon peel.
- Rye whisky 60 ml
- Campari 30 ml
- Dry Vermouth 30 ml
- 1
Chill cocktail glass.
- 2
Add ingredients to a mixing glass, and fill 2/3 full with ice.
- 3
Stir about 20 seconds.
- 4
Empty cocktail glass and strain into the glass.
- 5
Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.





