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Commodore
A tart rye sour with grenadine and bitters — dark pink, spicy, and brisk. A pre-Prohibition drink that deserves the comeback.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken
Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey2 ounces
- Fresh Lemon Juice¾ ounce
- Grenadine½ ounce
- Orange Bitters2 dashes
- Lemon Twist1 each
Directions
Shake rye, lemon juice, grenadine, and bitters with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
Documented in early-1900s manuals. Lemon and grenadine over rye, with bitters for backbone.