Bensonhurst
CLASSIC · STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY

Bensonhurst

A modern classic riff on the Brooklyn cocktail, the Bensonhurst has endured since its creation in 2006, offering a unique blend of sweet and dry flavors.

Ingredients
Luxardo Maraschino liqueur10 ml
Cynar5 ml
Ice
Maraschino cherry
Glassware
Coupe glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Cherry · Orange peel · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    STIR all ingredients with ice. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

From the Bartender

Created in 2006 by Chad Solomon at Milk & Honey in Manhattan, this cocktail is a contemporary riff on the classic Brooklyn, named after a neighborhood close to his home.

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