Think Negroni but with Rye Whisky, Dry Vermouth and Bitter Red. A true classic created in the 1920s by Harry MacElhone at his New York Bar, this rye whisky version of his Boulevardier is named after William "Sparrow" Robinson, then sports editor of The New York Herald in Paris. - Difford’s Guide
Old Pal Cocktail Recipe
Old Pal
Kat Sears
1
2 minutes
Dry Vermouth / Cocktails
Another classic within the Negroni family comes the Old Pal!

Ingredients
- 1 oz (30 mL) Whisky / Rye, Porty Spice - Stillhead Distillery
- 1 oz (30 mL) Bitter Red / Esquimalt
- 0.5 oz (15 mL) Dry Vermouth / Esquimalt
- 0.5 oz (15 mL) Bianco Vermouth / Esquimalt
Directions
- Add all ingredients to an ice filled mixing glass
- Stir until chilled
- Strain into a coupe glass
- Garnish with an lemon twist and enjoy