At a Glance
Category: Whiskey Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: A lemon twist
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
- 0.25 oz absinthe
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Method
Stir all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled glass.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: A lemon twist
Background & History
Named for New York's famous hotel, this early-1900s recipe is essentially a Manhattan sharpened with a measure of absinthe.