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Stirred · 1 serving

Old Pal

A carefully balanced stirred classic led by rye whiskey, with dry vermouth and red bitter aperitif.

Short answer

Old Pal is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and red bitter aperitif. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Old Pal 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
Old Pal ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Red bitter aperitif30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: Lemon twist

Method

How to make Old Pal

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled cocktail glass and prepare lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml rye whiskey, 30 ml dry vermouth, 30 ml red bitter aperitif into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with large, fresh ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds, until cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled a chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 06

    Add lemon twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Old Pal taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and bitterness (3/5).

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

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Old Pal questions

What is in a Old Pal?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and red bitter aperitif.

How long does a Old Pal 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 Old Pal prepared?

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

Is a Old Pal 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 cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.old-pal · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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