Preakness

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Preakness ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts

Ingredient	Amount	cl	oz	parts
Rye Whiskey	45 ml	4.5 cl	1.5 oz	6 parts
Sweet Vermouth	22.5 ml	2.3 cl	0.8 oz	3 parts
Bénédictine	7.5 ml	0.8 cl	0.3 oz	1 part
Aromatic bitters	1 dash	—	—	—

Garnish: One short lemon twist

1. 01

   Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one short thin lemon twist with minimal white pith.

2. 02

   Measure the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

3. 03

   Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

4. 04

   Stir steadily for about 25 seconds until the mixture is cold, silky, and properly diluted.

5. 05

   Strain into the chilled coupe without allowing ice fragments into the drink.

6. 06

   Express the lemon oils over the surface, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

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