Brooklyn
A drier, bittersweet cousin of the Manhattan built on rye and dry vermouth with maraschino and amaro accents; all-spirit and stable, so it scales and stores beautifully for batching.
Ingredients
| Rye whiskey | 2 oz |
| Dry vermouth | 1 oz |
| Maraschino liqueur | 0.25 oz |
| Amaro (Amer Picon substitute) | 0.25 oz |
| Total volume | 3.50 oz |
Garnish: Brandied cherry
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Stirred · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur and amaro to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 2
Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with brandied cherry.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 22% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Rye whiskey | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Dry vermouth | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Maraschino liqueur | 3.0 oz | 1 |
| Amaro (Amer Picon substitute) | 3.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Brooklyn FAQ
What's in a Brooklyn?
A classic Brooklyn is made with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, amaro (amer picon substitute). It's stirred and served in a coupe glass.
What is the ABV of a Brooklyn?
A classic Brooklyn is approximately 34.9% ABV — about 2.03 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Brooklyn?
Stir it. The Brooklyn is spirit-forward with no citrus, so stirring keeps it silky and crystal-clear.
How do I batch Brooklyns for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 22% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.