New Friend Recipe

By
Nick Caruana
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Nick Caruana
Nick Caruana is a drinks writer and author of The Straight Up, a blog dedicated to classic cocktails. 
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Updated August 29, 2018
New Friend
Nick Caruana

This twist on the classic Old Pal cocktail uses lighter-flavored Aperol instead of Campari, and brings in bitter Cocchi Americano in the place of dry vermouth. It's an easy-drinking combination.

A note on the rye: I prefer a lower proof rye for this one, like Old Overholt or Templeton, both of which come in at 80 proof.

Recipe Details

New Friend Recipe

Active 2 mins
Total 2 mins
Serves 1 serving
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce rye whiskey

  • 1 ounce Aperol

  • 1 ounce Cocchi Americano

  • Orange twist, for garnish

Directions

  1. Fill a mixing glass 2/3 full with ice. Add rye, Aperol, and Cocchi Americano. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.

  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist and serve.

Special equipment

Mixing Glass, Barspoon, Strainer, Cocktail Glass, Citrus Peeler

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
179Calories
0gFat
14gCarbs
0gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories179
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 3mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 1mg7%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 0mg1%
Potassium 30mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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