New Friend Recipe

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Updated August 29, 2018

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.

Classic Drinks: The Old Pal and a New Friend

Recipe Details

New Friend Recipe

Active 2 mins

Total 2 mins

Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

1 ounce rye whiskey
1 ounce Aperol
1 ounce Cocchi Americano
Orange twist, for garnish

Directions

Fill a mixing glass 2/3 full with ice. Add rye, Aperol, and Cocchi Americano. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist and serve.

Special equipment

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

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Classic Drinks: The Old Pal and a New Friend

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
179	Calories
0g	Fat
14g	Carbs
0g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	179
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 4mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 30mg	1%
*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.