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Allegheny

The Allegheny is a strong whiskey sour, herbal and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
56 out of 100
Sweet
57 out of 100
Fruity
36 out of 100
Herbal
66 out of 100
Boozy
75 out of 100

How to make an Allegheny

To make an Allegheny, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz dry vermouth, 1 oz bourbon, ¼ oz Blackberry brandy and ¼ oz lemon juice. Garnish with lemon peel.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.

  2. 2

    Add dry vermouth, bourbon, blackberry brandy and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.

  3. 3

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  4. 4

    Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.

  5. 5

    Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish with a lemon twist.

Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

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Allegheny questions

What does an Allegheny taste like, and is it sweet?

Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly herbal and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 23% ABV once mixed.

How much alcohol is in an Allegheny?

About 23% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.

What's the difference between an Allegheny and a Bourbon Sour?

Both use bourbon and lemon juice. The Allegheny adds dry vermouth and Blackberry brandy, while the Bourbon Sour uses simple syrup. Both are shaken, but the Allegheny goes in a cocktail glass and the Bourbon Sour in a sour glass.

Should an Allegheny be shaken or stirred?

Shaken: lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

How do I make a pitcher of Alleghenys?

For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz dry vermouth, 6 oz bourbon, 1½ oz Blackberry brandy and 1½ oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 3 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.

What glass do you serve an Allegheny in?

A cocktail glass.