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Improved Whiskey Cocktail recipe
StirredRocks glassLarge cube ice33% ABV190 kcal
The Improved Whiskey Cocktail is a stirred whiskey cocktail, made with rye whiskey, maraschino liqueur, simple syrup and more, served in a rocks glass over a large cube. It is spirit-forward.
Improved Whiskey Cocktail ingredients
| Rye whiskey | 60 ml (2 oz) |
| Maraschino liqueur | 5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Simple syrup | 5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Angostura bitters | 2 dashes |
| Absinthe | 2 dashes |
How to make an Improved Whiskey Cocktail
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel.
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Ice
- Large cube
- Garnish
- Lemon peel
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Improved Whiskey Cocktail: quick answers
- How strong is a Improved Whiskey Cocktail?
- About 33% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 24 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Improved Whiskey Cocktail?
- About 190 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 Improved Whiskey Cocktail served in?
- A rocks glass, over one large ice cube.
- How many ingredients does a Improved Whiskey Cocktail have?
- 5 in total: rye whiskey, maraschino liqueur, simple syrup, Angostura bitters and absinthe. Simple enough to make at home.
