description Bensonhurst Overview
The Bensonhurst is a modern classic cocktail that belongs to the Brooklyn family of drinks, which are variations of the Manhattan. It combines a base of rye whiskey with sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and Cynar, an Italian bitter amaro made from artichokes and herbs. The mixture is stirred over ice, strained into a chilled coupe, and garnished with a cocktail cherry. It appeals to drinkers who prefer spirit-forward, subtly bitter beverages.
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What is in a Bensonhurst cocktail?
A modern Bensonhurst typically combines rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and Cynar, an Italian bitter amaro. Recipes vary slightly, but the drink is generally stirred with ice and served strained.
How is the Bensonhurst related to the Brooklyn cocktail?
The Bensonhurst is a Brooklyn-family cocktail, and the Brooklyn itself is a variation on the Manhattan. Its defining change is using Cynar for the bitter component while retaining rye and maraschino liqueur.
Does the Bensonhurst use sweet or dry vermouth?
Most modern recipes use dry vermouth, despite some catalog descriptions listing sweet vermouth. A common specification uses 2 ounces of rye, 1 ounce of dry vermouth, about 2 teaspoons of maraschino, and 1 teaspoon of Cynar.
What kind of flavor does Cynar add to a Bensonhurst?
Cynar contributes a bitter, herbal, and vegetal note to the rye-and-maraschino base. It replaces the Amer Picon-style bitter element associated with the older Brooklyn cocktail.
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