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Stirred · 1 serving

Little Italy

Audrey Saunders' bittersweet Manhattan variation combining rye, sweet vermouth, and artichoke amaro.

Short answer

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

1 serving

Little Italy 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
Little Italy ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Artichoke Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly two small brandied cherries on one short pick

Method

How to make Little Italy

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and thread exactly two small brandied cherries onto one short cocktail pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and artichoke amaro into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and set a bar spoon against the inner wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the cocktail is very cold and integrated.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the clear surface free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Rest the pick with exactly two cherries neatly at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Little Italy taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Little Italy questions

What is in a Little Italy?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and artichoke amaro.

How long does a Little Italy 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 Little Italy prepared?

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

Is a Little Italy 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 B073https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/little-italy-cocktail-manhattan-riff · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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