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Algonquin cocktail in a coupe

Algonquin recipe

ShakenCoupeNo ice21% ABV160 kcal

The Algonquin is a shaken whiskey cocktail, made with rye whiskey, dry vermouth and pineapple juice, served in a coupe. It is tropical.

Strength: about 21% ABV in the glass, roughly 19 g of alcohol and about 160 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Algonquin ingredients

Rye whiskey45 ml (1½ oz)
Dry vermouth22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Pineapple juice22.5 ml (¾ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make an Algonquin

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
None
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Algonquin: quick answers

How strong is a Algonquin?
About 21% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Algonquin?
About 160 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Algonquin served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Algonquin have?
3 in total: rye whiskey, dry vermouth and pineapple juice. Simple enough to make at home.
Algonquin recipe card: Rye whiskey, Dry vermouth, Pineapple juice
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