Preakness

Preakness - Whiskey Cocktail
The Preakness Cocktail

Base Spirit: Bourbon / American Whiskey, Vermouth / Aperitif Wine

Type: Modern Classics

Served: Neat/Up

Preparation: Stirred

Strength: Strong

Difficulty: Medium

Flavor Profile: Spirit-forward

About the Preakness Cocktail

A splash of herbal Bénédictine gives this Manhattan variation added complexity.

Ingredients in the Preakness Cocktail

  • 1.5 oz American rye whiskey
  • .75 oz Sweet vermouth
  • .25 oz Bénédictine 
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters

Garnish: Lemon twist

Glass: Cocktail

How to make the Preakness Cocktail

Add all in the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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