The New Hickory Cocktail Recipe

Name: The New Hickory Cocktail Recipe
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 3/4 ounces Cynar; 1 1/2 ounces Manzanilla sherry; 8 drops Bittermens Burlesque Bitters (see note); 8 drops Bittermens Hopped Grapefruit Bitters (see note); Garnish: grapefruit twist

By

Nick Caruana

Updated Aug. 29, 2018

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This pungent twist on the classic Old Hickory Cocktail substitutes uses bittersweet, vegetal Cynar instead of sweet vermouth and dry Manzanilla sherry instead of dry vermouth, with the proportions adjusted a bit to balance the stronger flavors.

Note: Bittermens Burlesque Bitters and Hopped Grapefruit Bitters can be found at liquor stores and online.

Classic Drinks: Andrew Jackson and The Old Hickory Cocktail

Active: 2 mins

Total: 2 mins

Serves: 1 serving

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1 3/4 ounces Cynar
1 1/2 ounces Manzanilla sherry
8 drops Bittermens Burlesque Bitters (see note)
8 drops Bittermens Hopped Grapefruit Bitters (see note)
Garnish: grapefruit twist

Add the Cynar, sherry, and both bitters to mixing glass. Fill 2/3 full with ice and stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the grapefruit twist and serve.