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Stirred · 1 serving

Bensonhurst

A balanced stirred cocktail combining rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur.

Short answer

Bensonhurst is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and artichoke amaro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bensonhurst ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Bensonhurst ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz2 parts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Maraschino Liqueur2 teaspoon———
Artichoke Amaro1 teaspoon———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Bensonhurst

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the nick and nora thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, artichoke amaro accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir all ingredients with ice until very cold and properly diluted, then strain into the chilled Nick & Nora glass.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled nick and nora, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Bensonhurst taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bensonhurst questions

What is in a Bensonhurst?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and artichoke amaro.

How long does a Bensonhurst take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bensonhurst prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bensonhurst alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B022https://punchdrink.com/recipes/bensonhurst/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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